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 S ource of pride for Piura in NASA   TALARA, Peru – Alexandra Castro, a fifth-year high school student at 15513 "Emblemática Talara " School, has achieved a unique experience: visiting the Houston Space Center , one of the most iconic places in space exploration history, as part of the She is an Astronaut program.   Sponsored by SLB, this initiative empowers girls through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics ( STEAM ), encouraging them to pursue careers in these fields.   The She is an Astronaut program, launched in 2019, selects talented girls from Latin America , offering them an immersive STEAM education and the opportunity to visit NASA ’s Houston Space Center. The program challenges gender stereotypes and empowers future generations of female scientists and space explorers.   NASA: Pioneer in Space Exploration— Since its inception in 1958, NASA has been at the forefront of space exploration. From the historic Apollo program, which

Orgullo piurano en la NASA   TALARA, Piura – Alexandra Castro, estudiante del quinto año de secundaria del colegio 15513 "Emblemática Talara", ha alcanzado una experiencia única: visitar el Centro Espacial Houston, uno de los lugares más emblemáticos de la historia espacial, como parte del programa Ella es Astronauta .   Este programa, patrocinado por la empresa SLB, busca empoderar a niñas a través de la ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería, artes y matemáticas ( STEAM , por sus siglas en inglés), inspirándolas a perseguir carreras en estos campos.   El programa Ella es Astronauta , lanzado en 2019, selecciona a niñas talentosas de América Latina, brindándoles una formación integral en STEAM y la oportunidad de visitar el Centro Espacial Houston. Este programa busca desafiar los estereotipos de género y empoderar a futuras generaciones de mujeres científicas y exploradoras espaciales.   NASA: Pionera en la Exploración Espacial | Desde su creación en 1958, la NAS

Eduardo Mendoza , a talented artist from Sullana , Peru , is emerging as a prominent figure in the world of contemporary art . With formal training at the National Autonomous School of Fine Arts of Peru and additional studies in architecture and design at the Technological University of Peru, Mendoza has developed a unique style that seamlessly blends reality with fantasy, creating a body of work that resonates on both a regional and global scale.   Mendoza's art is characterized by a masterful use of light and shadow, which adds depth, volume, and fluidity to his compositions. He moves beyond mere photographic representation, offering interpretations of his surroundings that are subtle, dynamic, and, at times, sensuous. His work often features flowing lines and curves, especially in his depictions of the human form and natural elements like trees and landscapes. This approach gives his creations a sense of movement and vitality that captivates the viewer.   What sets Edu

Eduardo Mendoza , originario de Sullana , Perú , es un artista visual cuyo trabajo ha captado la atención en el panorama artístico nacional e internacional. Con formación en la prestigiosa Escuela Nacional Autónoma de Bellas Artes del Perú, y estudios complementarios en arquitectura y diseño en la Universidad Tecnológica del Perú, Mendoza ha desarrollado un estilo único que combina la riqueza cultural de su tierra con una visión artística universal.   La obra de Mendoza se distingue por su capacidad de mezclar realidad y fantasía a través de un cuidadoso manejo de luces y sombras, que otorgan volumen y movimiento a cada una de sus creaciones. Su enfoque artístico no busca la representación fotográfica, sino que reinterpreta los elementos de su entorno con un toque de sutileza y sensualidad. Esto se refleja especialmente en sus representaciones de formas humanas, vegetales, y arquitectónicas, donde las líneas curvas y ondulantes añaden una sensación de fluidez y vida.   Mendo

          Carlo Mejía Rojas is a prominent artist from Piura whose work spans from teaching to artistic creation in various disciplines such as painting, theater, dance, and music . With a solid and accomplished career, Mejía has dedicated his life to promoting art and culture in his community, making an impact both educationally and culturally.   Mejía Rojas was educated at some of the most renowned art schools in Peru. He began his studies at the Macedonio de la Torre School of Fine Arts in Trujillo in 1998 and later continued at the Ignacio Merino School of Fine Arts in Piura, where he graduated in 2000.   He furthered his education with studies in graphic design at the Ábaco Institute in Piura in 2007 and training in artistic screen printing between 2012 and 2013.   Mejía's teaching career began in 2001 and has spanned over two decades in various educational institutions, both at the primary and secondary levels. His specialty in art education has allowed him

Carlo Mejía Roja s es un destacado artista piurano cuyo trabajo abarca desde la docencia hasta la creación artística en diversas disciplinas como la pintura, el teatro, la danza y la música . Con una trayectoria sólida y llena de logros, Mejía ha dedicado su vida a la promoción del arte y la cultura en su comunidad, impactando tanto a nivel educativo como cultural.   Mejía Rojas se formó en las más reconocidas escuelas de arte del Perú. Comenzó sus estudios en la Escuela de Bellas Artes Macedonio de la Torre en Trujillo en 1998 y más tarde continuó en la Escuela de Bellas Artes Ignacio Merino en Piura, donde se graduó en 2000.   Complementó su formación con estudios de diseño gráfico en el Instituto Ábaco de Piura en 2007 y una capacitación en serigrafía artística entre 2012 y 2013 .   La carrera de Mejía en la docencia comenzó en 2001 y se ha extendido a lo largo de dos décadas en diferentes instituciones educativas, tanto a nivel primario como secundario.  Su especiali

CHULUCANAS, Peru – When the 2017 Census published its results, the National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI as its initials in Spanish) revealed that the population of Piura Department had surpassed 1.85 million inhabitants. Estimates for 2023 consider that this figure is around two million.   The same 2017 Census showed that out of the entire population of the department, 125,000 people identified as Afro- descendants .   Statistically, Piura is the second most populous department in Peru. At that time, another indicator was added: it has the second largest Afro-Peruvian community , with three out of every 20 inhabitants being Afro-descendants, speaking in purely Piura terms. Proportionally, this means three out of every 20 inhabitants in the second most populous department of Peru are Afro-descendants.       Of the entire Afro-descendant community in Piura, 47% are women .   According to NGO Kaikuna , Afro-descendant women are vulnerable to poverty

CHULUCANAS, Piura – Cuando el Censo de 2017 publicó sus resultados, el Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática (INEI)  reveló que la población del departamento de Piura ya superaba 1,85 millones de habitantes. Los cálculos a 2023 consideran que esa cifra está alrededor de los dos millones.   El mismo Censo de 2017 evidenció que, de toda la población del departamento, 125 mil personas se identificaron como afrodescendientes .   Estadísticamente, Piura es el segundo departamento más poblado del Perú. En ese momento, agregó otro indicador: contar con la segunda comunidad afroperuana más numerosa: tres por cada 20 habitantes, hablando en términos únicamente piuranos. Proporcionalmente, son tres por cada 20 habitantes en el segundo departamento más poblado del Perú .       De toda la comunidad afrodescendiente de Piura, 47% son mujeres.   Según la ONG Kaikuna, las mujeres afrodescendientes son vulnerables a pobreza  y abuso, especialmente sexual; además, embara

TAMBOGRANDE, Peru – On June 2, 2002, nearly 40,000 people voluntarily participated in a non-binding local referendum to express their opinions on mining activities throughout the Tambogrande District, including the agro-exporting San Lorenzo Valley and the dry forest in the Locuto Community .   98% of the valid votes were against mining, which dealt a blow to Manhattan Minerals Corporation (now Mediterranean Resources), which had the concession to exploit three deposits between the City of Tambogrande and the Community of Locuto, as it evidenced a lack of social license . The Vancouver-based company had repeatedly claimed it had the support of the local population.   The impact of this exercise in democracy was such that it was replicated in Esquel (Argentina), Sipacapa (Guatemala), and three districts in the highlands of Piura (Peru) between 2003 and 2007, with similar results.   In the case of Tambogrande, following the referendum and the boycott by locals and a