Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Saturday, September 5, 2026.
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Peru and Germany boost cooperation in security, investment, and sustainable development
Peruvian Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa held a fruitful phone conversation with his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul.
Sat, 05 Sep 2026
Government strengthens Peru's response capacity to El Niño
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, visited the Callao Naval Base and the Navy Industrial Services (SIMA) on Friday to oversee the operational and logistical capabilities that will be deployed in response to the potential emergencies caused by El Niño phenomenon.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026
Peru: Mining investment consolidates as an economic engine, projects growth by 2030
The mining sector is consolidating its position as the main driver of Peruvian economic growth in the coming years, according to the 2027–2030 Multiannual Macroeconomic Framework (MMM), recently published in the Official Gazette El Peruano.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026
Peru: President Fujimori visits B.A.P. Paita at Callao Naval Base
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, visited the Peruvian Navy's B.A.P. Paita multipurpose vessel at the Callao Naval Base on Friday.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026
Peru: Fin Min seeks to reduce tax evasion to collect an additional US$6 billion
Economy and Finance Minister Elmer Cuba stated that the Government will seek to reduce tax evasion by 2 percentage points, considering that it currently accounts for 9% of gross domestic product (GDP). This is expected to generate approximately S/20 billion (about US$6 billion) in additional tax revenue.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026
Peru: 13% of companies use AI at advanced level
The artificial intelligence (AI) market is growing at a vertiginously pace worldwide, and Peru is no exception.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026
Peru: Tourist entry to Machu Picchu Inca Trail will resume on Sep 5
The Inca Trail to the Citadel of Machu Picchu will reopen to tourists on Saturday, September 5, the Decentralized Directorate of Culture (DDC) in Cusco and the National Service of Natural Areas Protected by the Peruvian State (Sernanp) confirmed.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026
U.S. Secretary of State to visit Peru next week
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru from September 8 to 10 to strengthen key partnerships in the region, the State Department announced on Friday.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026
Peru: Annualized exports total US$109.413 billion in 2Q 2026
Peru's total annualized exports reached US$109.413 billion as of the second quarter of 2026, up US$26.321 billion from the second quarter of 2025, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026
Peru has US$6.5 billion in power generation projects through 2036
Peru currently has 33 power generation projects under construction, representing an estimated investment of US$6.5 billion and expected to add over 5,000 megawatts (MW) of new installed capacity between 2026 and 2036, Deputy Electricity Minister Luis Enrique Santillan reported.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026
Peru: Foreign Affairs Minister meets South Korean Ambassador to strengthen bilateral ties
Peru's Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, Choi Jong-uk, at Torre Tagle Palace in Lima.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026
Peru's ERM 2026: Find out how many authorities will be elected on Oct 4
More than 26 million voters will participate in the 2026 Regional and Municipal Elections (ERM) on Sunday, October 4.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026
Peru: President urges Congress to expedite powers request to tackle crime
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, called on Congress on Thursday to expedite its review of the Executive Branch's request for legislative powers to obtain new tools to combat organized crime.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026
MEF: Peru's economy shows strong performance due to 15% private investment expansion
Economy and Finance Minister Elmer Cuba stated on Thursday that Peru's economic activity is performing well this year due to 15% growth in private investment, despite El Niño phenomenon.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026
Peru: President Fujimori lands in San Martin region to boost support for farmers
Continuing her working agenda across the country, President Keiko Fujimori arrived on Thursday in San Martin region, where she will carry out activities aimed at strengthening the development and legal certainty for agricultural producers.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026
Peru's PM: 2027 Budget to mark turning point in resuming growth path
The Public Sector Budget Bill for Fiscal Year 2027, prepared by the Executive Branch, will mark a turning point for Peru by helping restore productive dynamism and resume the path of growth and economic expansion.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026
Peru: Who is Jhonsson Cruz and why is he considered one of the bloodiest criminals?
At 17, most young people envision a future far from crime, but Jhonsson Smith Cruz Torres, now 30, took the reins of a bloody legacy.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026
Peru: Prime Minister presents budget bill to Congress
Prime Minister Luis Galarreta supported on Thursday the 2027 Public Sector Budget, Public Sector Indebtedness, and Financial Balance bills before Congress.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026
Peru: Tourist entry to Machu Picchu Inca Trail will resume on Sep 5
The Inca Trail to the Citadel of Machu Picchu will reopen to tourists on Saturday, September 5, the Decentralized Directorate of Culture (DDC) in Cusco and the National Service of Natural Areas Protected by the Peruvian State (Sernanp) confirmed.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026
FTA with Hong Kong helps consolidate Peru's presence in Asian markets
The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Hong Kong, which entered into force recently, helps consolidate Peru's presence in Asian markets, said Jose Luis Castillo, director general of International Trade Negotiations at the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur).
Thu, 03 Sep 2026