Peru News
Breaking news today Saturday 8th of May 2021.
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Peru: Machu Picchu to welcome 897 visitors per day
The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu will once again welcome 897 visitors per day (40% of its total capacity) starting May 10, according to the new regulations established by the Executive Branch for entry to archeological monuments located in very high alert areas.
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Peru: Gov't to promote information campaign on COVID-19 vaccine safety
The Peruvian Government will boost an information campaign to assure the population that vaccines against COVID-19 are safe, as well as to counter the lies claiming that these do not work, Prime Minister Violeta Bermudez has affirmed.
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Peruvian, Russian FA ministers hold conversation
Peruvian Foreign Affairs Minister Allan Wagner held a fruitful conversation with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in line with the good level of ties uniting the two countries.
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Peru: Government welcomes 350,000 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines
Peruvian Women and Vulnerable Populations Minister Silvia Loli received 350,000 doses of Pfizer vaccines against COVID-19 in order to continue with the immunization process nationwide.
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Peru: Coronavirus cases total 1,839,465
The number of citizens infected with COVID-19 rose to 1,839,465 and the death toll reached 63,519 in Peru as of May 6 at 10:00 p.m. (local time), the Ministry of Health (Minsa) has confirmed.
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Peru: Over 147,000 elders vaccinated against COVID-19
As of today, 147,062 older adults in Metropolitan Lima and Callao have been immunized, Peruvian Culture Minister Alejandro Neyra reported on Friday.
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President: Effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines administered in Peru exceed 90%
The President of the Republic Francisco Sagasti on Friday urged the population not to be afraid of getting vaccinated against COVID-19, since all doses from the different laboratories —which are available in Peru— rely on effectiveness above 90% and prevent people from becoming severely ill.
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Peru's President: We will take time necessary to analyze pension funds withdrawal law
The President of the Republic Francisco Sagasti on Friday announced that the Executive Branch will take the time necessary to analyze the law which allows any citizen to withdraw up to S/17,600 (about US$4,606) from the Private Pension Fund Administration System (AFP), approved at the insistence of Congress.
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Condé Nast Traveler: Machu Picchu is one of world's best places to visit this May
Condé Nast Traveler, a prestigious international magazine specializing in luxury and lifestyle tourism, recommended the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu —Peru's main tourist attraction and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World— as one of the 11 best places on the planet to travel this month.
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Peru: Mining sector generated 207,107 direct jobs in 1Q 2021
The average figures of direct employment created by mining activity amounted to 207,107 in the first quarter of 2021, which reflected an increase of 16.6% compared to the annual average of 2020, the year in which this sector generated 177,692 jobs, the Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) reported on Friday.
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Peruvian native potato vodka gets sixth international gold medal
The first Peruvian vodka made from Andean native potatoes obtained its sixth international gold medal at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, one of the most important competitions in the United States, the State-run Innovate Peru (Innovate Yourself, Peru) Program has highlighted.
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Peru's Health Min: Government is prepared to accelerate vaccination process
Health Minister Oscar Ugarte has affirmed that the Government is prepared to speed up the vaccination process against COVID-19 thanks to the dose batches landing in Peru more frequently.
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Batch of 350,000 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines arrives in Peru
The first batch of 350,000 vaccine doses against COVID-19 from Pfizer pharmaceutical company has arrived in Peru, which was received by Labor and Employment Promotion Minister Javier Palacios.
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Peru: Coronavirus cases total 1,832,671
The number of citizens infected with COVID-19 rose to 1,832,671 and the death toll reached 63,223 in Peru as of May 5 at 10:00 p.m. (local time), the Ministry of Health (Minsa) has confirmed.
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Peru's PM reaffirms Government's commitment to women's rights
Peruvian Prime Minister Violeta Bermudez reiterated the commitment of the Transition and Emergency Government to ensure that women's rights are protected, thus highlighting their role in strengthening democracy.
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Peru's President: Gov't to set national plan for indigenous peoples
The President of the Republic Francisco Sagasti on Thursday afternoon announced that he will set the national plan for original indigenous peoples.
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Peru's President: Gov't to provide clear path in fight against drugs
Peruvian President Francisco Sagasti on Thursday affirmed that the Government will provide a clear path in the fight against illicit drug trafficking and inter-institutional cooperation in this field, to his successor in office on July 28.
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Peru's President visits Junin region to supervise actions to combat drugs
The President of the Republic Francisco Sagasti on Thursday morning arrived in the central Peruvian region of Junin, where he is paying a working visit to address social security and social action issues in this part of Peru's central jungle.
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Peru: Lima and Callao move down to very high risk level, Sunday curfew lifted
Starting May 10, Metropolitan Lima and Callao will move back to very high risk level for COVID-19, which means restrictions such as the mandatory social immobility (curfew) imposed on Sundays will be lifted.
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Health Min: There are no Indian COVID-19 variant cases in Peru
To date, there is no evidence that the Indian variant of coronavirus has reached Peru, Health Minister Oscar Ugarte has affirmed , urging the population to continue complying with prevention measures against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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