Arequipa
:For the cactus genus, see Oreocereus.
Recent Events
Arequipa is much subjected to earthquakes: it was almost destroyed by one in 1868, and on 23 June, 2001, Arequipa was badly damaged by an earthquake of 7.9 on the Richter scale.
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1868 - 23 June - 2001 - Richter scale
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In June 2002, Arequipa was completely paralyzed for a week by strikes and riots in protest of the privatization of two regional electricity-generating plants.
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| ► | Notable people from Arequipa |
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