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Peru's Breaking News for Sunday, October 4, 2026.
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Peru's ERM 2026: JNE deploys 30,000 electoral inspectors to oversee election day
The National Elections Board (JNE) deployed nearly 30,000 electoral inspectors nationwide to monitor the progress of the Regional and Municipal Elections, which are proceeding normally so far, JNE spokesperson Roman Campos stated Sunday morning.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026
Peru: President casts ballot, highlights Government's efforts to ensure order during ERM
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, cast her ballot Sunday morning in the 2026 Regional and Municipal Elections (ERM 2026).
Sun, 04 Oct 2026
Peru: President Fujimori votes in 2026 Regional and Municipal Elections
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, arrived at Libertador San Martin School in Lima's San Borja district on Sunday morning to cast her ballot in the 2026 Regional and Municipal Elections.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026
ERM 2026: JNE Chief calls on electors to vote calmly
National Elections Board (JNE) Chairman Roberto Burneo Bermejo called on Peruvians to go to the polls and vote calmly in the 2026 Regional and Municipal Elections (ERM), which are taking place today.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026
Peru: Regional and Municipal Elections take place nationwide today
The 2026 Regional and Municipal Elections will be held today nationwide to elect a total of 13,148 subnational authorities, including regional governors and deputy governors, regional councilors, provincial and district mayors, as well as provincial and district councilors.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026
President Fujimori highlights U.S.-Peru partnership on security
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, highlighted the partnership between Peru and the United States in the field of security through the "Shield of the Americas" initiative, as well as in promoting investment.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026
OAS and Peru strengthen multidimensional security cooperation through addendum
The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) and Peru's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday signed an addendum to their agreement on multidimensional security, establishing a mechanism to strengthen coordination, assess the results achieved, and plan new initiatives in accordance with national priorities and the organization's mandates.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026
BCR: Peru's consumer credit accelerates, up 12.7% year-on-year in Aug 2026
The annual growth rate of consumer credit accelerated from 11.5% in July to 12.7% in August 2026, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026
Peru: Court sentences 'Jhonsson Pulpo' to 35-year imprisonment
The Third Collegiate Criminal Court in Trujillo sentenced 30-year-old Jhonsson Cruz Torres, alias "Jhonsson Pulpo," to 35 years in prison for the robbery and murder of Santos Juliana Eustaquio Gonzalez, known as "La Reina de la Papa" (The Potato Queen).
Fri, 02 Oct 2026
Peru: President announces measures to facilitate employment for secondary school graduates
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, on Friday announced measures to facilitate access to employment for youth completing secondary education through coordination between the Ministries of Education and Labor-Employment Promotion to link technical training with job opportunities available through employment services.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026
Peru: President Fujimori visits Jose Granda Great School Unit
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, made an unannounced visit to the Jose Granda Great School Unit in Lima's San Martin de Porres district on Friday.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026
inPERU Roadshow returns to New York to promote new investment opportunities
The non-profit private association inPERU, which promotes investment and the development of capital and financial markets at the local and international levels, is returning to New York, the world's leading financial center, for its 19th roadshow.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026
Peru: Space Agency strengthens satellite imagery use ahead of El Niño phenomenon
The Peruvian Space Agency (CONIDA) promoted a working meeting with the entities responsible for disaster risk management, with the aim of strengthening the use of the Peruvian satellite system's capabilities in anticipation of the possible impacts of El Niño phenomenon.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026
Peru accesses loans on favorable terms thanks to strong macroeconomic data
Peru's strong macroeconomic indicators enable it to access international loans on favorable terms, German Development Cooperation stated.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026
Peru: Mining investment rises 45% to US$4.117 billion in Jan-Jul 2026
Mining investment in Peru totaled US$4.117 billion between January and July this year, representing a 45% increase compared with the same period in 2025 (US$2.839 billion), the Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) reported.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026
Peru: Exporting companies up 3.4% from Jan to Jul 2026
A total of 7,731 Peruvian companies exported goods worldwide in the first seven months of 2026, a 3.4% increase compared with the same period last year (7,476), the Peruvian Exporters Association (ADEX) reported.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026
Peru: President Fujimori receives credentials from five Ambassadors
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, received the letters of credence from the Ambassadors of the Kingdom of Thailand, the Kingdom of Sweden, the Republic of India, the Republic of Austria, and the Czech Republic.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026
Peru: Deputies' Constitution Committee approves powers delegation bill
The Chamber of Deputies' Constitution Committee on Thursday approved a bill granting the Executive Branch legislative powers for 90 days, exclusively on matters of citizen security and El Niño phenomenon.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026
BCR: Peru's mortgage loans up 7.6% year-on-year in Aug 2026
Mortgage loans in the Peruvian financial market grew 7.6% in August 2026, a rate similar to that recorded in July, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported on Thursday.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026
Germany seeks investment opportunities in Peru linking growth and development
German Development Cooperation in Peru stated on Thursday that it is implementing a new approach in those countries where it provides technical and financial support for projects aimed at various sectors, seeking to identify investment opportunities for German companies or local businesses.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026