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Peru's Breaking News for Thursday, June 11, 2026.
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Peru 2026 Elections: How are challenged electoral records processed?
Below, we explain the role played by the Special Electoral Boards (JEE), the National Office of Electoral Processes' (ONPE) Decentralized Electoral Process Offices (ODPE), and the National Elections Board (JNE) in the processing of challenged electoral records from the presidential runoff election held June 7.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Peru: Eric Anderson Machado appointed Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister
Eric Anderson Machado was appointed as the new Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs through a resolution published Thursday in the Legal Regulations section of the Official Gazette El Peruano.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: Follow ONPE's live second-round results at this link
The National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) is processing the results of the presidential runoff election. Citizens can follow the official election results in real time through the electoral body's Spanish-language website.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Peru: Justice Ministry reports rejection of Pedro Castillo's clemency and pardon requests
The Ministry of Justice and Human Rights (Minjusdh) said in a statement that the Presidential Pardons Commission agreed to reject former President Pedro Castillo Terrones' request for clemency on humanitarian grounds and declared inadmissible his application for a regular pardon.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Peru: President Balcazar meets with Episcopal Conference ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, held a coordination meeting with Peruvian Episcopal Conference (CEP) representatives to discuss his upcoming trip to the Holy See and Pope Leo XIV's visit scheduled for November.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Peru: Executive Branch seeks Congress approval for President's trip to meet Pope Leo XIV
The Executive Branch requested that Congress authorize President Jose Maria Balcazar to travel abroad from June 15 to 19, 2026, for an official visit to Vatican City in order to hold a private audience with Pope Leo XIV.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Peru: Huayhuacalle's 'Andean Great Wall' attracts tourists with spectacular view
Commonly known as the "Andean Great Wall," the recently inaugurated viewpoint in Huayhuacalle, Abancay province, Apurimac region, is attracting tourists with its striking structure, as well as the vast and captivating natural landscape that can be admired from the site.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Peru: Kuelap restores historic entrance gate, expects 75,000 visitors this year
Kuelap once again showcases one of its most iconic sights. After remaining closed for nearly four years following the collapse that occurred in April 2022, access to the archaeological monument's southern wall was recently reopened and incorporated into its tourist circuit, marking a milestone in the recovery of Amazonas region's main attraction.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026
Peru: Gov't to submit supplementary credit to finance infrastructure projects nationwide
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, announced Wednesday that the Government will submit to Congress a supplementary credit in the coming hours, aimed at financing ongoing projects and new infrastructure works across the country.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026
Peru: President Balcazar leads new Council of Ministers session
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, headed a new Council of Ministers session on Wednesday.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026
Peru: MEF highlights financial sector strength as key pillar for boosting production
The Peruvian financial system remains solid and resilient, serving as a key pillar for strengthening productive activity, household consumption, and the country's macrofinancial stability during fiscal year 2026, Economy and Finance Minister Rodolfo Acuña stated, highlighting the sector's performance through April.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026
Peru consolidates leadership in UN Tourism, boosts sustainable development projects
Reaffirming Peru's position as a strategic player in international tourism governance, the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur), through Deputy Tourism Minister Aracelly Laca, held a high-level meeting with UN Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nowais.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: Follow ONPE's live second-round results at this link
The National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) is processing the results of the presidential runoff election. Citizens can follow the official election results in real time through the electoral body's Spanish-language website.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026
Peru's PM: Government will work until the last day in office
Prime Minister Luis Arroyo visited the National Society of Industries (SNI) and congratulated its members on the institution's 130th anniversary.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: Foreign Affairs Minister says voting abroad proceeded normally
Peruvian Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Pareja stated that the presidential runoff election held on Sunday proceeded normally abroad.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: OAS Mission calls for calm while awaiting official results
The Organization of American States Electoral Observation Mission (OAS/EOM) called for calm and patience while awaiting the official runoff election results, and urged the swift resolution of challenged electoral records.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026
Peru: Country risk down to 109, below region's average
The country risk —measured by the EMBIG Peru spread— decreased 6 basis points (bps) from 115 to 109 between May 27 and June 3, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026
Peru: New Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister sworn in
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, on Tuesday administered the oath of office to Berthin Enrique Gomez Vela as the new Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur).
Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: EU EOM highlights State media neutrality and balance
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) highlighted that State media maintained neutral and balanced coverage throughout Peru’s 2026 presidential runoff election process.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Peru: EU Mission asks citizens to patiently await final runoff results
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) on Tuesday urged all Peruvians and political organizations to patiently await the announcement of the electoral runoff's official final results after exit polls and a quick count indicated a statistical tie between candidates Keiko Fujimori (Popular Force Party) and Roberto Sanchez (Together for Peru Party).
Tue, 09 Jun 2026