Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Friday, April 25, 2025.
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FA Minister pays Peru's respects before Pope Francis' coffin
Foreign Affairs Minister Elmer Schialer paid the Peruvian nation's respects before the coffin of Pope Francis at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, ahead of the Holy Father's funeral rites scheduled for Saturday.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025
President: Peru reaffirms its position as world leader in sustainable fishing
The President of the Republic, Dina Boluarte, stated on Friday that Peru reaffirms its position as a global leader in sustainable fishing by launching the first 2025 anchoveta fishing season in Callao region, a resource that generates employment and investments in the country.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025
Peru: President participates in launch of first 2025 anchoveta fishing season
President Dina Boluarte on Friday participated in the official start of the first 2025 northern-central anchoveta fishing season.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025
Peru: Police destroy illegal miners' assets worth over US$14.27 million in Pataz
A new mega operation against illegal mining was carried out by the Peruvian National Police in Pataz province, La Libertad region, northern Peru.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025
BCR: Peru's exports up 15.2% in Feb 2025 due to non-traditional shipments
Total exports amounted to US$6.318 billion in February, which represents a 15.2% growth compared to the same month in 2024, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025
Peru: Choquequirao Cable Car System will reduce travel time from over 2 days to 20 min
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) and the State-run Private Investment Promotion Agency (ProInversion) presented to investors, regional, and local authorities the technical, financial, and legal aspects of the Choquequirao Cable Car Project, which will be implemented under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025
Peru President: The Government will not allow legal loopholes to be shields for criminals
The President of the Republic, Dina Boluarte, stated that the Government will not allow legal loopholes to be exploited by criminals.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025
BCR: Peru's textile exports up 25.4% in Feb 2025
Peru's textile product exports amounted to US$142 million in February 2025, a year-on-year growth of 25.4%, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) has reported.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025
Peruvian cadet makes history at UK's Royal Air Force College
Peruvian Air Force (FAP) cadet Fabio Perez Lopez became the first Spanish speaker to successfully complete the Initial Officer Training Course at the Royal Air Force College Cranwell, one of the most prestigious in the world, based in the United Kingdom.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025
Peru: Tomb and funerary offering of elite woman discovered in ancient Caral civilization
A complete funerary offering, which signifies the burial of a woman from the Caral elite, is part of an archaeological discovery made in Aspero, a fishing locality that was part of this ancient civilization.
Thu, 24 Apr 2025
BCR: Peru's non-traditional agriculture exports up 23.8% in Feb 2025
The value of non-traditional agricultural products exports amounted to US$823 million in February, representing a year-on-year growth of 23.8%, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported on Thursday.
Thu, 24 Apr 2025
SITDEF places Peru as epicenter of dialogue and innovation
President Dina Boluarte on Thursday stated that the International Exhibition of Technology for Defense and Disaster Prevention (SITDEF Peru 2025) positions the country as an epicenter of dialogue, innovation, and cooperation in matters of security, defense, cybersecurity, and risk management.
Thu, 24 Apr 2025
Peru: Projects worth US$17 billion to be awarded through PPPs during 2025-2026
President Dina Boluarte announced on Thursday that 80 new projects worth more than US$17 billion will be awarded through the Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) mechanism in the 2025-2026 period, which will allow for the continued construction of a modern and competitive Peru.
Thu, 24 Apr 2025
Peru: Foreign Affairs Min to attend Pope Francis' funeral
Foreign Affairs Minister Elmer Schialer will travel to Rome, Italy, to attend the funeral of Pope Francis, within the framework of a working tour to Arab countries.
Thu, 24 Apr 2025
Peru appoints Ambassadors to Slovak Republic, Slovenia, and Sultanate of Oman
The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appointed Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Slovak Republic, the Republic of Slovenia, and the Sultanate of Oman.
Thu, 24 Apr 2025
Peru: President Boluarte announces mass in honor of Pope Francis
Marking seven days since the passing of Pope Francis, a mass will be held in his honor at the Lima-based Government Palace on Sunday, President Dina Boluarte announced.
Thu, 24 Apr 2025
World Bank: Peru to maintain dynamism and grow 2.9% in 2025
The World Bank projected that Peru's economic growth will maintain a favorable trend this year and would rise by 2.9% in 2025, thereby recording the third-highest expansion among South American countries.
Thu, 24 Apr 2025
Pope Francis: In 2018, His Holiness visited Peru with a message of hope
Pope Francis —who passed away at age 88 on Monday— visited Peru from January 18 to 21, 2018, in his only trip to our country, which brought him to the cities of Lima, Puerto Maldonado, and Trujillo, carrying a message of hope, reconciliation, and concern for the environment.
Thu, 24 Apr 2025
Pavilion showcases the best of Peru at Expo 2025 Osaka
The best of Peruvian gastronomy, handicrafts, textiles, superfood production, tourist attractions, and the indispensable Pisco will be exhibited to around 28 million people from all over the world, who will visit Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan over the next six months.
Thu, 24 Apr 2025
Peru: Congress rejects presidential trip to attend Pope Francis' funeral
The Congress of the Republic on Wednesday did not approve the legislative resolution to authorize President Dina Boluarte's trip to Vatican City from April 24 to 28 for Pope Francis' funeral rites.
Wed, 23 Apr 2025
