WORLD IN BRIEF : PERU : Epidemic Costs Peru Tourists, Exports
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A cholera epidemic will cost Peru hundreds of millions of dollars this year in lost tourism and canceled export orders, government officials and businessmen said. About 125 people have died so far. Most of 25,000 reported cases are among the poor living in filthy urban neighborhoods or shantytowns. The government has launched a huge public relations campaign to reassure tourists and import consumers.
Sign up for Essential California
The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
