Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Saturday, July 11, 2026.
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Hundreds of Peruvian newborns named after Norway's striker Haaland
Droves of Peruvian soccer fans have named their newborns after Norway's star striker Erling Haaland ahead of his team's World Cup quarter-final against England, the National Registry of Identification and Civil Status (Reniec) reported.
Sat, 11 Jul 2026
Peru: Defense Ministers from 33 countries sign Cusco Declaration to strengthen cooperation
Defense ministers and representatives from 33 countries across the continent signed the Cusco Declaration, the final document of the 17th Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (CMDA), reaffirming their commitment to strengthening hemispheric cooperation to address common threats and enhancing regional coordination on defense matters.
Sat, 11 Jul 2026
UK: Peru unveils first comprehensive railway development plan
With the Railway Development Master Plan to 2050, Peru now has, for the first time, a comprehensive vision for implementing a modern and competitive railway system, United Kingdom's Ambassador to Peru, Su-Lin Garbett-Shiels, stated on Friday.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
Chile's President speaks with Keiko Fujimori, to attend Peru's presidential inauguration
Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast announced that he will attend the inauguration of Keiko Fujimori as Peru's new president, a ceremony scheduled to take place on July 28 at the Congress of the Republic in Lima.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
Peru: Exports total US$45.128 billion in first five months, up 37%
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) reported that Peruvian goods exports increased 37% from January to May 2026 to US$45.128 billion, marking 25 consecutive months of growth in overseas sales.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
ONPE: Voter turnout reached 72% in Peru's runoff election
The National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) revealed the main voter turnout figures for the 2026 presidential runoff, in which Popular Force Party candidate Keiko Fujimori emerged victorious and will assume the Presidency of the Republic on July 28, 2026.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
Peru: Contract awarded to update Machu Picchu's carrying capacity study
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) awarded the contract to the company that will update the Machu Picchu llaqta's carrying capacity study, a key process for determining—based on technical and scientific criteria—the actual number of visitors the Wonder of the World and Peru's leading tourist attraction can receive.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
Peru: President Balcazar wishes Keiko Fujimori a successful administration
Head of State Jose Maria Balcazar wished President-elect Keiko Fujimori a successful administration, noting that Popular Force Party has experienced members. Likewise, the top official noted that both parties will continue addressing the transition process at the Government Palace on July 16.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
Peru: BCR maintains reference rate at 4.25%
The Board of Directors of the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) agreed to keep the reference rate at 4.25%.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
Peru tops Latin America in international reputation, ranking 25th worldwide
Peru ranked as Latin America's top country for international reputation, placing 25th worldwide in the RepCore Nations 2026 ranking by Reputation Lab.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
UK Ambassador conveys PM's congratulations to Peru President-elect
The President-elect, Keiko Fujimori, received a visit from the United Kingdom's Ambassador to Peru, Su-Lin Garbett-Shiels, who delivered a letter of congratulations from UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on the occasion of her election.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
Fitch: Major Peruvian banks show resilient credit profiles
Fitch Ratings considers the major Peruvian banks' credit profiles resilient in 2026.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
Peru: Contract awarded to update Machu Picchu's carrying capacity study
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) awarded the contract to the company that will update the Machu Picchu llaqta's carrying capacity study, a key process for determining—based on technical and scientific criteria—the actual number of visitors the Wonder of the World and Peru's leading tourist attraction can receive.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026
Peru: New Labor and Employment Promotion Minister sworn in
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, swore in Flavio Cruz Mamani as Minister of Labor and Employment Promotion during a ceremony at the Government Palace on Thursday.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026
Peru and U.S. strengthen partnership to address regional security challenges
During the 17th Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (CMDA), Peruvian Defense Minister Amadeo Flores held a bilateral meeting with U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Americas Security Affairs Joseph Humire in a bid to strengthen strategic cooperation between the two countries.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026
BCR: Peru's 12-month inflation expectations decline to 2.83% in June 2026
The 12-month inflation expectations among economic analysts and the financial system declined from 2.89% in May to 2.83% in June 2026, remaining within the target range, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported on Thursday.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026
Peru: Mining exports surpassed US$21.6 billion in 1Q 2026
The Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) reported that mining exports reached US$21.649 billion between January and March 2026.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026
Peru: Keiko Fujimori confirms meeting with President Balcazar for July 16
President-elect Keiko Fujimori confirmed an upcoming meeting with Head of State Jose Maria Balcazar on Thursday, July 16, at Government Palace in Lima.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026
Peru: Navy joins aid campaign for people affected by earthquakes in Venezuela
The Peruvian Navy deployed naval personnel to support the sorting, organization, and packing of donations intended for those affected by the earthquakes that recently struck Venezuela.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026
Peru's BCR: Julio Velarde participates in Bretton Woods Committee and IDB meeting
Peru's Central Reserve Bank (BCR) Governor Julio Velarde took part in the 17th Annual BCR-RBWC-IDB Conference.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026