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Peru's Breaking News for Sunday, July 13, 2025.
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INEI: Peruvian population will exceed 39 million by 2025
The National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI) reported that, according to official projections, Peru's population is expected to reach 34,350,244 inhabitants in 2025 and 39,363,351 by the year 2050.
Sun, 13 Jul 2025
Peru's Caral presents new jewel: Peñico, an archaeological site built over 3,800 years ago
The Caral Archaeological Zone has presented a new archaeological site: Peñico, a monument located in the Supe Valley. Its discoverers have named it the "City of Social Integration" for the populations of the surrounding area in the Lima province of Huaura.
Sat, 12 Jul 2025
Travel+Leisure: Cusco is South and Central America's best tourist destination in 2025
A new international award for Cusco, the archaeological capital of the Americas and a World Cultural Heritage Site! This time, the Imperial City —one of Peru's historic capitals— has been chosen, for the seventh consecutive time, the best tourist destination in South and Central America, according to the World's Best Awards 2025 survey by the prestigious international travel and tourism publication Travel+Leisure.
Sat, 12 Jul 2025
Peru: Sol remains firm against U.S. dollar amid global uncertainty
The Peruvian sol (S/) has established itself as one of the strongest currencies internationally due to its low volatility, despite a global environment marked by uncertainty.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025
Visa-free travel to China opens doors for tourism and trade in iconic Peruvian products
The decision to exempt Peruvians from visa requirements for travel to the People's Republic of China for up to 30 days will inject new dynamism into the bilateral relationship, looking toward a promising future, and opens opportunities not only for Peruvian tourism but also for the trade of flagship products such as blueberries, grapes, avocados, or alpaca textiles.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025
Peru's FA Min: illegal mining surpasses the harmful effects of drug trafficking sevenfold
The government will continue to pursue dialogue with informal miners while upholding the rule of law to unblock roads affected in southern Peru, Foreign Affairs Minister Elmer Schialer stated on Friday.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025
Spain's King to attend 10th Spanish Language Congress in Peru
Foreign Affairs Minister Elmer Schialer on Friday confirmed the attendance of His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain at the opening of the 10th International Congress of the Spanish Language, to be held in October in the city of Arequipa, southern Peru.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025
Forbes includes Peru's Lenin Tamayo, Creator of Quechua Pop, in its Under 30 list
For the first time from Peru, the prestigious magazine Forbes has announced its regional 30 Under 30 list, recognizing young people under 30 who are transforming Latin America through innovation, talent, and social impact.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025
Peru: BCR maintains reference rate at 4.50%
The Board of Directors of the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) agreed to keep the reference rate steady at 4.50%.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025
Public Ministry: Recent laws hinder fight against illegal mining and environmental crimes
The Attorney General's Office and environmental prosecutors warn that recently approved and proposed laws in Congress pose serious obstacles to effectively punishing those responsible for illegal mining, wildlife trafficking, and other environmental offenses.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025
Peru's agro-exports totaled US$4.578 billion from January to May 2025
Peruvian agricultural exports totaled US$4.578 billion from January to May of this year, a 24% increase compared to the same period in 2024, Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Desilu Leon highlighted.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025
Peru recovers valuable Moche culture necklace seized in Italy
A Moche necklace—part of Peru's cultural heritage—was formally handed over to the Peruvian Embassy in Italy on July 9.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025
Peru: Business expectations remain optimistic for 13 consecutive months in June
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) reported that, according to the Central Reserve Bank's Macroeconomic Expectations Survey, all 12 business expectations indicators for 3- and 12-month horizons remained in the optimistic range for the thirteenth consecutive month in June 2025, reflecting a favorable perception of the economy's performance in the short and medium term.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025
Peru: President and Central Reserve Bank Chief coordinate efforts to boost economic growth
President Dina Boluarte met on Thursday with Central Reserve Bank (BCR) Governor Julio Velarde to continue coordinating actions aimed at strengthening the growth of the Peruvian economy.
Thu, 10 Jul 2025
Peru: Executive Branch reaffirms commitment to formal mining driving progress
Prime Minister Eduardo Arana led a working meeting with representatives of the National Society of Mining, Oil, and Energy (SNMPE) and mining companies to promote measures that ensure the development of their economic activities and strengthen their relationship with surrounding communities.
Thu, 10 Jul 2025
Peru: Judiciary prohibits Susana Villaran from leaving Peru for 36 months
The Judiciary on Thursday imposed a 36-month ban on former Lima Mayor Susana Villaran from leaving the country, as she faces charges of illicit association and other crimes related to campaign contributions from Brazilian companies Odebrecht and OAS.
Thu, 10 Jul 2025
Peru: Agricultural exports could exceed US$50 billion by 2035
Foreign Affairs Minister Elmer Schialer on Thursday stated that one of Peru's goals is for agricultural exports to exceed US$50 billion by 2035.
Thu, 10 Jul 2025
Peru: Archaeologists uncover human bones and artifacts at Marcahuamachuco site
Human and animal bone remains, silver, copper, and gilded metal pieces —associated with utensils possibly linked to goldsmithing— were found along with ceramic fragments of the Huamachuco and Cajamarca styles in the Monumental Archaeological Zone of Marcahuamachuco, located in Sanchez Carrion province, La Libertad region, northern Peru.
Thu, 10 Jul 2025
Travel+Leisure: Cusco is South and Central America's best tourist destination in 2025
A new international award for Cusco, the archaeological capital of the Americas and a World Cultural Heritage Site! This time, the Imperial City —one of Peru's historic capitals— has been chosen, for the seventh consecutive time, the best tourist destination in South and Central America, according to the World's Best Awards 2025 survey by the prestigious international travel and tourism publication Travel+Leisure.
Thu, 10 Jul 2025
Peru and Argentina commemorate 203 years of diplomatic relations
Peru and Argentina celebrate 203 years of diplomatic relations, with a firm will to strengthen their historic ties of friendship and cooperation, along with a shared commitment to promoting trade, investment, technological innovation, and security for the benefit of both nations.
Thu, 10 Jul 2025
