Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Monday, August 31, 2026.
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Stay informed with the latest and most important news from Peru. Covering politics, economy, society, and more.
Peru: Recently found Inca trail in Machu Picchu was route to a ritual-use site?
The recent discovery of an Inca trail at the Mandor Wall in the Machu Picchu Archaeological Park, made possible by LiDAR technology, has surprised the world. Initial research in the area reveals that this route led to a sacred mountain used for ritual purposes in Inca culture.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Peru: Police say investigation advances, several people detained in Trujillo kidnapping
La Libertad Region Police chief, National Police General Ricardo Espinoza, reported that updates on the kidnapping of businessman Jenss Marty Lara Tantaquilla and the murder of his four companions will be presented in the coming hours.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Peru presents 7 electricity and irrigation projects worth over US$7 billion
Peru's growing potential in renewable energy has opened a new cooperation and investment agenda with Brazil.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
BCR: Mortgage lending accelerates in Peru, up 7.6% year-on-year in July 2026
Mortgage loan placements recorded a year-on-year growth rate of 7.6% in July 2026, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Peru presents Javier Gonzalez-Olaechea's candidacy for ILO Director-General
Peru's Permanent Mission to the International Organizations based in Geneva submitted on Monday former Foreign Affairs Minister Javier Gonzalez-Olaechea's candidacy for the position of Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) for the 2027-2032 term.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Peru: Four victims of violent kidnapping of mining businessman in Trujillo identified
As the Peruvian National Police doubles efforts to locate mining businessman Jenss Marty Lara Tantaquilla, who was kidnapped in Trujillo, northern Peru, in the early hours of August 30, four families are mourning the cruel murder of the four occupants who were traveling in the same vehicle as the businessman.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Why so many earthquakes worldwide, and what do they mean for Peru? IGP chief responds
"We cannot stop the movement of tectonic plates, but we can build a better-prepared society," said Hernando Tavera, chief of the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP).
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Peru: Net International Reserves total US$99.504 bn on Aug 25
Peru's net international reserves amounted to US$99.504 billion as of August 25, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Peru: Government strengthens police operations, announces Armed Forces actions in Trujillo
President Keiko Fujimori's Government has strengthened Peruvian National Police operations in Trujillo and announced that actions will be taken alongside the Armed Forces in response to the events that occurred in the northern city.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Peru: President Fujimori convenes ministers following events in Trujillo
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, on Sunday evening convened an emergency meeting with Ministerial Cabinet members to address the events that recently occurred in the city of Trujillo.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Buse outduels Fery to win ATP Winston-Salem title link
Peru's Ignacio Buse defeated Britain's Arthur Fery in straight sets to win his second title of the season with victory at the ATP Tour's Winston-Salem Open on Saturday.
Sun, 30 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.
Sun, 30 Aug 2026
Peru and U.S. launch bilateral initiative to strengthen space cooperation
Peru and the United States formalized the launch of the Bilateral Space Council —a strategic initiative aimed at promoting science, technology, education, and the space industry through the coordination of both nations' public, private, and academic sectors.
Sat, 29 Aug 2026
Peru: PCM submits legislative powers delegation bill to Chamber of Deputies
The Presidency of the Council of Ministers (PCM) reported that it submitted to the Chamber of Deputies the bill seeking the delegation of legislative powers.
Sat, 29 Aug 2026
Peru: President Fujimori reaffirms commitment to closing health, sanitation gaps in Tacna
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, on Friday reaffirmed her Government's commitment to making progress in closing gaps in health and sanitation, as well as strengthening citizen security.
Fri, 28 Aug 2026
President on legislative powers approval: Appeals to common sense and citizens' demands
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, on Friday appealed to common sense and citizens' demands for Congress to assess and approve the request for legislative powers to be submitted by the Executive Branch.
Fri, 28 Aug 2026
BCR: Credit in Peru accelerates, expands 9.4% year-on-year in July 2026
Total credit to the private sector —including loans granted by banks, finance companies, municipal and rural savings banks, and cooperatives— increased its year-on-year growth rate from 8.7% in June to 9.4% in July 2026, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Fri, 28 Aug 2026
Peru's President: 'Tacna taught us that love for the homeland never surrenders'
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, said on Friday that the city of Tacna, in southern Peru, reminds us there are values that neither time nor adversity can destroy, such as love for the homeland, identity, and hope.
Fri, 28 Aug 2026
MMM: Peru's fiscal deficit should decline to 1.8% of GDP in 2026
The fiscal deficit should decline to 1.8% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by the end of this year, according to the 2027-2030 Multiannual Macroeconomic Framework issued by the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) on Friday.
Fri, 28 Aug 2026
MEF raises Peru's economic growth forecast from 3.2% to 3.4% for 2026 and 2027
Peruvian Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to grow 3.4% this year and in 2027, according to the 2027-2030 Multiannual Macroeconomic Framework, published by the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) on Friday.
Fri, 28 Aug 2026