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Peru's Breaking News for Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
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Peru: Archaeologists reveal what lay beneath Santa Rosa de Lima Sanctuary
A new attraction joins the Historic Center of Lima's tourist circuit starting today.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026
Peru: President meets with CAF, announces cooperation to strengthen public security
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, met on Tuesday with Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) Executive President Sergio Diaz-Granados, with whom she addressed strengthening cooperation to meet Government priorities, mainly in the areas of citizen security and preparedness for El Niño phenomenon.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026
Pope Leo XIV in Peru: Duration, cities he will visit, and where to pray with him
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 —the date of Pope Leo XIV's arrival in Peru— has been marked on the physical and digital calendars of millions of Catholics since the Vatican confirmed the Supreme Pontiff's visit to the country where he began his apostolic work more than 40 years ago.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026
Peru: Mining exports totaled US$42.221 billion, up 56% in 1H 2026
Peruvian mining exports totaled US$42.221 billion in the first half of this year (January-June), up 56% from the same period in 2025 (US$27.061 billion), the National Society of Mining, Oil, and Energy (SNMPE) reported Tuesday.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026
Pope's Peru visit: 'Leo's Route' to be relaunched to boost religious tourism
His Holiness Pope Leo XIV's visit to Peru, scheduled for next November, will not only be a major historical, religious, and cultural event, but also an opportunity to showcase the South American country's spiritual, cultural, gastronomic, and tourism wealth to the world.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026
Peru: Net International Reserves total US$99.094 bn on Aug 18
Peru's net international reserves amounted to US$99.094 billion as of August 18, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026
Pope Leo XIV's visit to Peru declared a matter of national interest
The Government declared Pope Leo XIV's apostolic visit to Peru, scheduled for November 11–17, 2026, a matter of national interest, as well as the preparatory and related activities, meetings, and events to be held during the second half of this year.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026
BCR: Peru's traditional exports up 30.2% in June 2026
Traditional product exports totaled US$7.112 billion in June 2026, recording 30.2% year-on-year growth, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026
Peru: Police destroy mega laboratory in Loreto, drug trafficking loses US$194,000
In a joint operation against drug trafficking, the Peruvian National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces destroyed a mega laboratory for processing coca paste (PBC), nine narcotics storage structures, and three hideouts containing engines and tools.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026
Peru: President Fujimori receives Ecuador's former President Lasso
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, met with former Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso at the Government Palace in Lima on Monday.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026
Extraordinary High-Level Commission established for Pope Leo XIV's visit to Peru
Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa chaired at Torre Tagle Palace the inaugural meeting of the Extraordinary High-Level Commission "The Visit of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV," in charge of coordinating actions for the preparation and implementation of the Holy Father's apostolic visit to Peru.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026
Peru: Foreign Affairs Ministry introduces e-SAMI electronic visa and emergency passport
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, supported by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), on Monday launched the electronic visa, as well as the physical and virtual emergency passport, through the Sistema de Administración Migratoria Integral (Integrated Migration Administration System) or e-SAMI.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026
Peru's Min: Pope Leo XIV to celebrate Mass at Las Palmas Air Base on Nov 16
Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa announced on Friday that Pope Leo XIV will celebrate a large-scale Mass on November 16 at Las Palmas Air Base, located in Lima's Santiago de Surco district.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026
Planning to visit Peru's Ayacucho? Wari Museum and Archaeological Complex extends hours
Good news for tourism in Ayacucho. The Decentralized Directorate of Culture (DDC) in Ayacucho announced the extension of the opening days of the Wari Site Museum and Archaeological Complex, the monumental capital of the Wari Empire, the first major pre-Hispanic Peruvian state, which flourished between the 6th and 11th centuries AD.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026
Peru and Israel seek to deepen cybersecurity cooperation
Israeli Ambassador to Peru Gali Dagan stated on Monday that the governments of both countries have been working jointly on cybersecurity, for which they signed a memorandum of understanding.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026
BCR: Peru's terms of trade up 11.2% year-on-year in June 2026
Terms of trade increased 11.2% year-on-year in June 2026, bringing the index to 179.7 points, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026
Peru: Mining boom-driven tax revenue allows fiscal deficit to keep declining
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) on Monday highlighted the declining trend Peru's fiscal deficit has been showing throughout 2026.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026
Peru: President supervises return to classes at rain-affected schools in southern Lima
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, on Monday morning supervised the measures implemented by the Government to restore and refurbish educational institutions affected by heavy rains in Lima's Villa El Salvador, Villa Maria del Triunfo, and San Juan de Miraflores districts.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026
Asian investment gains ground in Latin America, focusing on infrastructure
Asian investment in Latin America has become a major driver of regional economic development, particularly in markets such as Peru, Brazil, and Chile.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026
Peru: Net International Reserves total US$99.094 bn on Aug 18
Peru's net international reserves amounted to US$99.094 billion as of August 18, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026