Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Sunday, April 6, 2025.
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Peru seeks major companies for exploration and gas reserve increase
Energy and Mines Minister Jorge Montero stated that the government is seeking to attract large companies from the global hydrocarbons sector to invest in exploration projects and increase gas reserves in Peru.
Sun, 06 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.
Sat, 05 Apr 2025
World Travel Awards 2025: How many nominations does Peru have? Until when is voting open?
The competition has begun in the 32nd edition of the World Travel Awards South America 2025, and Peru is once again participating with the goal of reaffirming its position as a must-visit destination in the region.
Sat, 05 Apr 2025
Peru's President: Criminal gang leaders to be transferred to Challapalca Prison
The President of the Republic, Dina Boluarte, on Friday announced that the ringleaders of criminal gangs, extortionists, and murderers captured by law enforcement will be transferred to Challapalca Prison, in Tacna region, considered one of the most secure penitentiary facilities in the country.
Fri, 04 Apr 2025
Peru and India could conclude FTA negotiations this year
Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Desilu Leon on Friday indicated that negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Peru and India could be finalized this year.
Fri, 04 Apr 2025
Peru's President: Development is sustainable when built on lasting consensus
The President of the Republic, Dina Boluarte, on Friday stated that development is sustainable when it is built on the basis of lasting consensus.
Fri, 04 Apr 2025
Peru will seek to open new markets, support exporters amid U.S. tariffs
Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Desilu Leon on Friday stated that the Peruvian Government's action plan, in response to the 10% tariffs imposed by the United States on Peruvian products, includes three pillars: risk evaluation, opening new markets, and support for exporting companies.
Fri, 04 Apr 2025
Peru appoints Ambassador to Switzerland
The Peruvian Government appointed Julio Hernan Garro Galvez as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Swiss Confederation.
Fri, 04 Apr 2025
Peru and Japan establish working group to implement 2024-2033 Roadmap
On Peruvian-Japanese Friendship Day, celebrated every April 3, a Working Group was established between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
Fri, 04 Apr 2025
Peru: Retail sales up 5.5% in Jan 2025, totaling US$1.113 billion
The Ministry of Production (Produce) reported that domestic retail sales recorded a significant 5.5% growth in January of this year compared to the same month in 2024, reaching revenues of S/4.087 billion (US$1.113 billion).
Fri, 04 Apr 2025
Peru: President Boluarte meets with Construction Workers Federation
President Dina Boluarte held a meeting with representatives of Peru's Civil Construction Workers Federation.
Fri, 04 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.
Fri, 04 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.
Fri, 04 Apr 2025
Peru: Labor Min meets with peers from Ecuador and Guyana to strengthen cooperation
Labor and Employment Promotion Minister Daniel Maurate on Thursday met with his counterparts from Ecuador, Ivonne Elizabeth Nuñez, and Guyana, Joseph Hamilton, to strengthen international cooperation in the labor sector.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025
Peru's President: Joined by Police and Armed Forces, we are striking against crime
The President of the Republic Dina Boluarte on Thursday stated that the Government, along with the Peruvian National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces, is delivering blows against crime and criminal gangs that are causing citizen insecurity.
Thu, 03 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 Thursday.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025
Peru: Presidency highlights first deregulatory shock for economic growth
The Presidency of the Republic highlighted on Thursday the recent launch of the first deregulatory shock to achieve economic growth, which includes over 400 measures across 13 key sectors of the Peruvian economy.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025
FA Minister announces Peru will send note to U.S. regarding tariffs
Foreign Affairs Minister Elmer Schialer announced that Peru, through its Embassy in the United States, will send a note to the U.S. Department of State requesting clarification regarding the new tariff measures imposed by President Donald Trump.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025
Peru evaluates measures to anticipate impact of U.S. tariffs
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) announced on Thursday that the Peruvian government is evaluating measures to anticipate the impact of the 10% tariffs to be imposed by the United States on Peruvian products starting April 5.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025
President highlights Peru's commitment to 2027 Parapan American Games success
The President of the Republic, Dina Boluarte, underscored that the signing of the agreement for the Lima 2027 Parapan American Games reaffirms our country's commitment to ensuring the success of this sporting event.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025
