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Peru's Breaking News for Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
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Tallest sculpture in Peru honoring Pope Leo XIV unveiled
Callao Provincial Mayor César Pérez on Monday unveiled a monumental sculpture of the Supreme Pontiff, an imposing 14-meter-tall structure that is now the tallest in Peru dedicated to His Holiness.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026
Peru and South Korea reaffirm commitment to strengthening strategic partnership
Peru and the Republic of Korea held a working meeting between Ambassador Marco Balarezo, Director General for Asia and Oceania at Peru's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ambassador Choi Jun-ho, Director General for Latin America and the Caribbean at South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026
Peru: All Tickets for youth gathering with Pope Leo XIV at National Stadium sell out
The 52,000 tickets made available for the youth gathering with Pope Leo XIV, scheduled for November 12 at Lima's National Stadium, have sold out, the secretary-general of the papal visit in the capital, Juan Bytton, announced on Monday evening.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026
Peru: Judiciary Chairwoman swears in three Central Reserve Bank board members
Judiciary Chairwoman Janet Tello Gilardi swore in Oswaldo Molina Campodónico, José Ricardo Stok Capella, and Juan José Marthans León as new members of the Board of Directors of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP).
Mon, 09 Nov 2026
Peru: MTC authorizes expanded operations at Cusco and Pucallpa airports for Pope's visit
The operating hours of the airports in Cusco and Pucallpa will be extended on November 14 and 16, as ordered by the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC), through the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGAC), as part of the contingency plan implemented in response to changes to flight operations planned for Pope Leo XIV's visit to Peru.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026
Peruvian Anticucho ranks first among the world's offal dishes
Anticucho de Corazón (Peruvian beef heart skewers) ranks first on the list of the world's 100 best offal dishes, published on November 8, 2026, by international food platform TasteAtlas.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026
Peru: Government begins deployment of Navy vessels ahead of El Niño phenomenon
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, oversaw the deployment of the B.A.P. Paita to northern Peru on Monday, as part of the Government's response efforts to address the El Niño phenomenon.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026
President Keiko Fujimori: "Peru will confront El Niño phenomenon by land, sea, and air"
President of the Republic Keiko Fujimori stated that the government will carry out operations by land, sea, and air to address the El Niño phenomenon, as units of the Peruvian Navy began their deployment toward the Piura region.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026
Peru: President Fujimori requests congressional permission to travel to China and Japan
President of the Republic Keiko Fujimori has requested authorization from Congress to travel to China and Japan from November 15 to 21, for the purpose of participating in the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Summit and carrying out an official agenda in Tokyo.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026
Government of Peru prepares plan to combat illegal mining in protected natural areas
Minister of the Environment Vladimiro Huaroc Portocarrero announced today that the administration of President Keiko Fujimori Higuchi is preparing a “very rapid” response plan for the coming months to combat illegal mining, which is affecting the country’s protected natural areas.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026
Peru’s annual agricultural exports projected to exceed $15 billion by the end of 2026
Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism Rogers Valencia stated today that Peru’s annual agricultural exports are expected to exceed $15 billion by the end of 2026, and that the country must position itself as a logistics hub for South America.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026
Peruvian athlete Thiago Goyzueta finishes fifth at the Dakar Youth Olympic Games
In an emotional 2,000-meter steeplechase—an event held in 37-degree (Celsius) heat at the Iba Mar Diop Athletics Stadium—Peruvian athlete Thiago Goyzueta secured an impressive fifth-place finish this Monday at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026
Foreign Ministers Espá and Lavrov discuss situation of Peruvians in the Russian Army
Foreign Minister Carlos Espá held a working meeting today in Moscow with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, to address the situation of Peruvian nationals enlisted in the Russian armed forces.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026
President Keiko Fujimori highlights Peru reaches historic export figures
President of the Republic Keiko Fujimori highlighted that Peru is reaching historic export figures, emphasizing the significant effort invested to achieve this milestone.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026
Peru: Cusco expects to receive half a million visitors arriving to see Pope Leo XIV
With at least half a million people expected to arrive in the city of Cusco for the visit of Pope Leo XIV, tourism operators are preparing lodging, temporary accommodations, and private homes to house them, as well as parking areas for vehicles.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026
Peru to accelerate prison construction, targeting a maximum 8-month timeline
The Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Ernesto Álvarez Miranda, announced that a legislative decree is being drafted to accelerate the construction of prisons in the country, with the goal of shortening the timeframes currently required for penitentiary infrastructure projects.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026
BCRP mints silver and alpaca medals commemorating Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Peru
As of today, the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP) is offering silver and alpaca medals commemorating the visit of Pope Leo XIV to Peru.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026
Heavy rainfall and electrical storms expected in Puno and other 18 regions of Peru
Puno is one of the Peruvian regions that will see a period of moderate to heavy rainfall between today, Monday, November 9, and Wednesday, November 11, according to the National Service of Meteorology and Hydrology (Senamhi).
Mon, 09 Nov 2026
President Keiko Fujimori to attend ceremony for Peruvian Exporter’s Day
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, will participate in the commemorative ceremony for Exporter’s Day 2026, an event designed to recognize the efforts of business owners, producers, entrepreneurs, and workers who contribute to the growth of the national economy and position Peruvian products in international markets.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026
Peru: The Popemobile from which His Holiness will greet and bless the public
Being just a few meters away from the vehicle that will transport one of the most influential figures on the planet evokes a unique combination of responsibility and human awe.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026