Peru News

Peru's Breaking News for Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

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Stay informed with the latest and most important news from Peru. Covering politics, economy, society, and more.

Peru shines at NBA: Iconic 'Valicha' stuns in world's top basketball league

The Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., vibrated with Peru's colors and culture during the halftime show of the Washington Wizards vs. Miami Heat game, part of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Wed, 02 Apr 2025

Peru's President: Government guarantees legal defense for police officers fighting crime

The President of the Republic, Dina Boluarte, stated that her government will not allow the mistreatment of Peruvian National Police personnel who are fulfilling their duty.

Wed, 02 Apr 2025

Peru's President: Widespread natural gas use is high priority for Government

The President of the Republic Dina Boluarte on Wednesday stated that the widespread use of natural gas is a matter of high priority in her government's agenda, as this resource drives the economy and addresses the demands of the population in Peru's southern area.

Wed, 02 Apr 2025

Peru: Final decision in Ollanta Humala's oral trial postponed until Apr 15

The Judiciary has postponed until April 15 at 9:00 a.m. the final decision in the trial against former President Ollanta Humala Tasso and other defendants for the alleged crime of money laundering.

Wed, 02 Apr 2025

MEF: Optimism about Peru's economic growth increases

Economy and Finance Minister Jose Arista highlighted that optimism about Peru's economic growth is increasing among business leaders and international organizations.

Wed, 02 Apr 2025

Peru launches first sovereign bond exchange-traded fund

Economy and Finance Minister Jose Arista on Tuesday participated in the launch of Peru’s first Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) for sovereign bonds, Peru Soberano Van Eck El Dorado ID ETF, structured and designed for the country under the World Bank's Issuer Driven ETF Program.

Wed, 02 Apr 2025

ProInversion: Never has Peru been in world's spotlight like it is today

Peru has never been in the spotlight like it is today, which represents a strategic opportunity for its development, the State-run Private Investment Promotion Agency (ProInversion) affirmed.

Wed, 02 Apr 2025

Peru: MEF seeks to close infrastructure gaps through PPP reforms

Economy and Finance Minister Jose Salardi stated that his portfolio is working on reforming the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mechanism with the aim of contributing to closing infrastructure gaps in Peru.

Wed, 02 Apr 2025

Peru: Country risk down to 159, below region's average

The country risk —measured by the EMBIG Peru spread— decreased 5 basis points (bps) from 164 to 159 between March 19 and 26, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.

Wed, 02 Apr 2025

Peru to be on world stage at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai

The South American country will present its culture, cuisine, and business opportunities to millions of visitors in Japan.

Wed, 02 Apr 2025

Peru: Oral trial against former President Castillo continues with witness testimonies

The Special Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court on Tuesday resumed the oral trial against former President Pedro Castillo, former Prime Minister Betssy Chavez, and other defendants for the crime of rebellion in relation to the events of December 7, 2022.

Tue, 01 Apr 2025

Peru: President announces purging of 300,000 mobile lines with criminal history

The President of the Republic Dina Boluarte announced today that starting Wednesday, mobile lines with a criminal history will be deactivated, beginning with 300,000 lines, to prevent their continued use in criminal activities.

Tue, 01 Apr 2025

Peru: President leads new 'War Room' session

The President of the Republic, Dina Boluarte, participated in and led a new session of the War Room on Tuesday.

Tue, 01 Apr 2025

Peru: Fishing sector continues to grow at steady pace, up 24.64% in Feb 2025

The fishing sector recorded a 24.64% growth in February 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, driven by the increase in landings of marine species (28.88%), maintaining a strong expansion pace, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI).

Tue, 01 Apr 2025

Emergencies in Peru: Heavy rains have left 94 dead so far

A total of 94 people have died due to emergencies caused by heavy rains in Peru between December 2024 and March 31, 2025, according to statistics from the National Emergency Operations Center of the National Civil Defense Institute (COEN-Indeci).

Tue, 01 Apr 2025

Peru: Foreign Affairs Ministry's 2025-2030 Institutional Strategic Plan approved

The Government has approved the 2025-2030 Institutional Strategic Plan (PEI) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in accordance with Law No. 29158, Organic Law of the Executive Branch; Legislative Decree No. 1088, Law of the National Strategic Planning System and the National Center for Strategic Planning; and other current regulations.

Tue, 01 Apr 2025

Peru consolidates position as world leader in table grape exports

The Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri), through the National Agrarian Health Service (Senasa), announced that the 2024-2025 grape campaign registered the export of 562,093 tons, solidifying Peru's position as the world leader in exports for the second consecutive year.

Tue, 01 Apr 2025

Peru's JNE: Parties registered by April 12 eligible for 2026 elections

The plenary of the National Elections Board (JNE) established that political parties eligible to participate in the 2026 general elections are those that have completed their registration by April 12 of this year.

Tue, 01 Apr 2025

Peru: It is necessary to finalize mining projects that contribute to economy, development

Energy and Mines Minister Jorge Montero stated that Peru records significant figures of sustained growth and is currently the world's third-largest producer of copper and the second-largest producer of zinc. Thus, it is necessary to finalize key new mining projects that contribute to the country's economy and development.

Tue, 01 Apr 2025