Peru News
Breaking news today Wednesday 11th of December 2024.
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PM: Peru is getting closer to goal of joining OECD
Peruvian Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzen stated that Peru has made concrete progress in joining the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) , after obtaining certification in the Health and Territorial Governance Committees, as well as approval in seven working groups of this important international body.
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Peru: President Boluarte leads Council of Ministers to evaluate citizen security
The President of the Republic Dina Boluarte on Wednesday led a new session of the Council of Ministers, where measures to ensure the protection and security of citizens were evaluated.
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Peru's Prime Minister meets French MP to foster bilateral cooperation
Peruvian Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzen held a meeting at the French National Assembly with Deputy Eleonore Caroit, with whom he discussed actions to continue fostering bilateral cooperation.
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Leaders in Focus: APEC 2024 and Inclusive Growth
Under the theme "Empower. Include. Grow," the 2024 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Week, hosted in Lima, Peru from 9-16 November, set a dynamic platform for dialogue among leaders, ministers and senior officials from 21 member economies. The weeklong event, which culminated in the adoption of the Machu Picchu Declaration, underscored the bloc's commitment to fostering inclusive, innovative and sustainable economic growth in the region.
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Peru: Budget, Financial Balance and Indebtedness Laws for 2025 officialized
The Executive Branch on Wednesday made official the Public Budget, Financial Balance, and Indebtedness Laws for Fiscal Year 2025, following their approval at a Congress plenary session on November 30.
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Peru: President Boluarte holds working meeting with Ancon Mayor
The President of the Republic Dina Boluarte held a working meeting with the Mayor of Lima's Ancon district, Samuel Daza; Transportation-Communications Minister Raul Perez Reyes; and representatives of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF).
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Peru: Annual Inflation and Core Inflation are within BCR's target range
Last November, inflation in Metropolitan Lima for the last 12 months stood at 2.27%, whereas core inflation (excluding food and energy) registered 2.56%, both within the target range established by the Central Reserve Bank (BCR).
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Peru's Ambassador presents credentials to King Charles III of the United Kingdom
Career diplomat Ignacio Higueras Hare presented to King Charles III the letters of credence accrediting him as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Peru to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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Peru: Country at 158 basis points, below region's average
The country risk —measured by the EMBIG Peru spread— increased 1 basis point (bp) from 157 to 158 between November 27 and December 4, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) has reported.
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BCR: Peru's 21st century growth surpasses most countries in region
Central Reserve Bank (BCR) Governor Julio Velarde indicated that, although there is uncertainty regarding the 2026 general elections, the next candidate for the Presidency of the Republic must demonstrate empathy with the population’s needs and move in the right direction.
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Peru's PM meets with Costa Rica's Foreign Trade Min at OECD event
Peruvian Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzen held a meeting with Costa Rican Foreign Trade Minister Manuel Tovar, within the framework of his participation in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) activities in France.
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Peru: President Boluarte wishes Lula da Silva prompt recovery
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte on Tuesday expressed her wishes for a prompt recovery to her Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
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Peru's PM participates in OECD Development Centre High-Level Meeting
Peruvian Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzen has been participating in the Ninth High-Level Meeting of the Steering Committee of the Development Centre of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
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Peru: President calls on justice institutions in response to murder of 12-year-old minor
The President of the Republic Dina Boluarte called on the Prosecutor's Office and the Judiciary to take drastic measures and ensure that no benefits are granted to those responsible for the murder of a 12-year-old girl in Lima's Villa Maria del Triunfo district.
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President participates in new Peruvian Air Force satellite communication system
The President of the Republic Dina Boluarte on Tuesday participated in the inauguration ceremony for the new satellite communication system of the Peruvian Air Force (FAP).
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Strengthening digital transformation and innovation of Peruvian MSEs from South Korea
Peru's Production Minister Sergio Gonzalez held a meeting with South Korea's SMEs and Startups (MSS) Minister Youngju Oh, highlighting the importance of digital transformation in MSEs and Startups, as well as the promotion of the use of new technologies to improve their competitiveness.