Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Saturday, October 17, 2026.
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Stay informed with the latest and most important news from Peru. Covering politics, economy, society, and more.
Peru's ERM 2026: When will the official results be announced?
The official results of the 2026 Regional and Municipal Elections (ERM) will be available once challenged electoral records have been resolved, pending vote recounts have been completed, and the electoral processing required to proclaim the elected authorities has been finalized.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026
Peru: President Fujimori meets with Andean Community Secretary-General
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, met with Andean Community Secretary-General Gonzalo Gutierrez to discuss the main guidelines for the regional bloc's Pro-Tempore Presidency, which Peru will hold for the 2026–2027 period.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026
BCR Governor: Peru has recorded the region's lowest inflation so far this century
Peru's Central Reserve Bank (BCR) Governor Julio Velarde participated in the seminar "Pathways to Resilience: Success Stories in Reform and Partnership," held in Bangkok as part of the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026
Peru: Anthropomorphic figurines dating from 3000 to 1800 BC discovered in Caral
Discoveries resulting from archaeological research in Caral continue as the 32nd anniversary of the start of these investigations is marked this month. Recently, anthropomorphic figurines were found that may represent a couple and the duality that characterizes nature.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026
Ambassador Vargas Llosa: U.S. cooperation is key to tackling transnational crime
Peru's Ambassador to the United States, Alvaro Vargas Llosa, emphasized on Friday that bilateral cooperation with the North American country is a key tool for effectively combating international criminal networks and transnational organized crime that undermine domestic security.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026
Peru: President Fujimori hopes call for unity in response to El Niño reaches Congress
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, on Friday called on all citizens and authorities at every level of government, including Congress, to unite in addressing the impact of El Niño phenomenon.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026
Peru: International Reserves reach US$95.746 billion as of Oct 5, up 6.13%
Peru's net international reserves (NIR) totaled US$95.746 billion as of October 5, 2026, representing a 3.86% increase compared with the level recorded at the end of September 2026, according to information from the Central Reserve Bank (BCR).
Fri, 16 Oct 2026
Presidency of Republic: Peru strengthens response to El Niño phenomenon
Since the start of her administration, President Keiko Fujimori has fostered measures to address the effects of El Niño and protect thousands of Peruvian families, the Presidential Office said on its X account.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026
Peru: How is Caral preparing to protect the Sacred City from El Niño?
The architectural structures of the Sacred City of Caral are being adapted to withstand the rainfall expected as a result of El Niño and prevent deterioration.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026
Peru promotes sustainable tourism that creates jobs and protects its destinations
Peru is betting on sustainable tourism that generates jobs and protects its destinations, Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Rogers Valencia stated.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026
Peru and Canada to lead international forum on development cooperation
Peru was chosen to serve as co-chair alongside Canada of the International Forum on Total Official Support for Sustainable Development (TOSSD).
Fri, 16 Oct 2026
Peru: President Fujimori announces key Government measures against El Niño phenomenon
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, announced new government measures to strengthen the country's preparedness for El Niño and pledged coordinated, simultaneous action in the most vulnerable regions.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026
Peru: Government fosters ventures by 739 rural and Indigenous women with US$2.9 million
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, on Thursday led a ceremony to present co-financing checks totaling S/10 million (about US$2.9 million) to boost ventures led by 739 rural and Indigenous women, with the aim of strengthening their economic autonomy and creating greater development opportunities for their families.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026
Peru's President addresses migration with Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, addressed cooperation between Peru and Venezuela on migration issues during a phone call with Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026
Peru's President: Working together, we will rise and emerge stronger as a country
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, on Thursday stressed that unity, teamwork, and Peruvians' ability to adapt will be essential to overcoming the challenges posed by El Niño phenomenon.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026
Peru's President: Government aims to reduce anemia to 20%
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, on Thursday said her Government aims to reduce the national anemia rate to 20% as she underscored the importance of a diet based on hydrobiological products in achieving that goal.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026
Peru: President Fujimori attends launch of 'Sea of Opportunities' cookbook
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, on Thursday participated in the launch of the "Mar de Oportunidades" (Sea of Opportunities) cookbook, an initiative aimed at promoting the consumption of alternative fish species and diversifying food options for Peruvian families.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026
INEI: Peru's economy up 3.23% in August 2026, driven by most sectors
The Peruvian economy grew 3.23% in August 2026 compared with the same month in 2025, driven by positive performance across most sectors, the National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI) reported on Thursday.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026
Ambassador Vargas Llosa: Peru has enormous potential to increase trade with U.S.
Alvaro Vargas Llosa, who was recently officially appointed as Ambassador to the United States, stated that Peru has enormous potential to increase trade with the country and attract more investment.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026
Peru to launch 'very powerful' countercyclical fiscal policy to sustain growth
Economy and Finance Minister Elmer Cuba announced that his sector is designing a "very powerful" countercyclical fiscal policy to address the effects of the El Niño phenomenon, the impact of rising international oil prices, and higher interest rates, in order to sustain economic growth.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026