Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Friday, June 12, 2026.
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Peru's President: Government to unblock Southern Gas Pipeline project
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, stated that the Government will unblock the Southern Gas Pipeline project this week, calling it an essential initiative for boosting economic growth, productive activity, and social development across Peru's southern regions.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: Foreign Affairs Minister holds talks with OAS and EU Observers
Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Pareja met with representatives of the international election observation missions from the OAS and the European Union (EU).
Fri, 12 Jun 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: JNE clarifies that official results have not yet been proclaimed
The National Elections Board (JNE) on Thursday released a statement informing citizens that, as of this date, the institution has not issued the general record proclaiming the electoral runoff results.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Peru's President: We will leave guiding principles for the next administration
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, stated on Thursday that his administration will leave guiding principles for the next government to ensure continued attention to sectors of critical importance, including healthcare.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: National Elections Board explains how votes are processed
Following voting in the June 7 presidential runoff election, a key stage of the electoral process began: the vote count. The National Elections Board (JNE) outlines the procedures through which votes are processed.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Peru: Alert issued in Cusco for U.S. tourist missing since May 13
The United States Embassy in Peru reported the disappearance of tourist Ian Thomas Treger, 29, in Cusco region to the Peruvian National Police (PNP) Missing Persons Investigation and Search Unit.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: How are challenged electoral records processed?
Below, we explain the role played by the Special Electoral Boards (JEE), the National Office of Electoral Processes' (ONPE) Decentralized Electoral Process Offices (ODPE), and the National Elections Board (JNE) in the processing of challenged electoral records from the presidential runoff election held June 7.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Peru: Eric Anderson Machado appointed Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister
Eric Anderson Machado was appointed as the new Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs through a resolution published Thursday in the Legal Regulations section of the Official Gazette El Peruano.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: Follow ONPE's live second-round results at this link
The National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) is processing the results of the presidential runoff election. Citizens can follow the official election results in real time through the electoral body's Spanish-language website.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Peru: Justice Ministry reports rejection of Pedro Castillo's clemency and pardon requests
The Ministry of Justice and Human Rights (Minjusdh) said in a statement that the Presidential Pardons Commission agreed to reject former President Pedro Castillo Terrones' request for clemency on humanitarian grounds and declared inadmissible his application for a regular pardon.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Peru: President Balcazar meets with Episcopal Conference ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, held a coordination meeting with Peruvian Episcopal Conference (CEP) representatives to discuss his upcoming trip to the Holy See and Pope Leo XIV's visit scheduled for November.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Peru: Executive Branch seeks Congress approval for President's trip to meet Pope Leo XIV
The Executive Branch requested that Congress authorize President Jose Maria Balcazar to travel abroad from June 15 to 19, 2026, for an official visit to Vatican City in order to hold a private audience with Pope Leo XIV.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Peru: Huayhuacalle's 'Andean Great Wall' attracts tourists with spectacular view
Commonly known as the "Andean Great Wall," the recently inaugurated viewpoint in Huayhuacalle, Abancay province, Apurimac region, is attracting tourists with its striking structure, as well as the vast and captivating natural landscape that can be admired from the site.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Peru: Kuelap restores historic entrance gate, expects 75,000 visitors this year
Kuelap once again showcases one of its most iconic sights. After remaining closed for nearly four years following the collapse that occurred in April 2022, access to the archaeological monument's southern wall was recently reopened and incorporated into its tourist circuit, marking a milestone in the recovery of Amazonas region's main attraction.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026
Peru: Gov't to submit supplementary credit to finance infrastructure projects nationwide
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, announced Wednesday that the Government will submit to Congress a supplementary credit in the coming hours, aimed at financing ongoing projects and new infrastructure works across the country.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026
Peru: President Balcazar leads new Council of Ministers session
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, headed a new Council of Ministers session on Wednesday.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026
Peru: MEF highlights financial sector strength as key pillar for boosting production
The Peruvian financial system remains solid and resilient, serving as a key pillar for strengthening productive activity, household consumption, and the country's macrofinancial stability during fiscal year 2026, Economy and Finance Minister Rodolfo Acuña stated, highlighting the sector's performance through April.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026
Peru consolidates leadership in UN Tourism, boosts sustainable development projects
Reaffirming Peru's position as a strategic player in international tourism governance, the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur), through Deputy Tourism Minister Aracelly Laca, held a high-level meeting with UN Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nowais.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: Follow ONPE's live second-round results at this link
The National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) is processing the results of the presidential runoff election. Citizens can follow the official election results in real time through the electoral body's Spanish-language website.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026
Peru's PM: Government will work until the last day in office
Prime Minister Luis Arroyo visited the National Society of Industries (SNI) and congratulated its members on the institution's 130th anniversary.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026