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Peru's Breaking News for Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
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Peru and Japan to promote investment and technical cooperation in mining
Peru's Energy and Mines Minister Guillermo Shinno began his activities with Japanese authorities, aiming to strengthen the strategic partnership under the 2024–2033 Roadmap with the Asian country, through concrete cooperation initiatives in mining technology and innovation.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026
Peru: Funerary platform with 38 high-status individuals uncovered at Chan Chan
An impressive discovery in Peru's history was made at Chan Chan, located on Peru's northern coast. An almost intact funerary platform was uncovered, preserving the remains of 38 high-status individuals, along with their respective grave goods and artifacts that had remained hidden for more than 600 years.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026
Peru: President leads modular bridge deployment to ensure connectivity amid El Niño
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, led the transportation of 25 metal modular bridges on Tuesday to areas in northern and southern Peru, as part of preventive measures aimed at ensuring road connectivity and strengthening response capacity in the event of possible emergencies caused by El Niño phenomenon.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026
Peru: Government and U.S. Embassy sign MOU to boost AI development
As part of the Executive Branch's decision to address artificial intelligence (AI) as a State policy, Prime Minister Luis Galarreta and United States Ambassador to Peru Bernie Navarro signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to boost strategic cooperation between the two institutions in this technological field.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026
Peru's President: Government will address population's needs in response to El Niño
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, underscored on Tuesday that the Government will be present to address the population's needs in response to the effects of El Niño phenomenon.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026
Peru: Foreign Ministry to make utmost efforts to ensure successful Pope Leo XIV visit
Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa said on Tuesday that his sector will make its utmost efforts to coordinate with other sectors to help ensure a successful visit by Pope Leo XIV, which will contribute to bringing all Peruvians together.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026
Peru rises to 25th in global reputation, leads Latin America
The Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Exports and Tourism (PromPeru) reported on Tuesday that Peru is strengthening its international reputation and recording the largest increase in the pride its citizens feel in their country, according to the results of the RepCore® Nations 2026 study, conducted by Reputation Lab.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026
Peru: Net International Reserves total US$98.965 bn on Sep 1
Peru's net international reserves amounted to US$98.965 billion as of September 1, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026
U.S. Secretary of State: 'We are welcoming Peru into the Shield of the Americas'
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted his upcoming visit to Lima and said that efforts are being synchronized to protect the hemisphere from various threats, receiving Peru into the Shield of the Americas.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026
Peru: Mining investment consolidates as economic engine, projects growth by 2030
The mining sector is consolidating its position as the main driver of Peruvian economic growth in the coming years, according to the 2027–2030 Multiannual Macroeconomic Framework (MMM), recently published in the Official Gazette El Peruano.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026
Peru and Belgium strengthen bilateral agenda on security and investment
Peru's Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa met with Belgium's Ambassador, Yannick Minsier, recently.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026
Pope Leo XIV to gather youth from across Peru at historic Monumental event
Pope Leo XIV will meet with young people from across Peru at Monumental Stadium in Lima's Ate district as part of the activities he will undertake during his apostolic visit scheduled for next November.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026
PromPeru: Pope Leo XIV visit may extend foreign tourists' stays in Peru
The Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Exports and Tourism (Promperu) stated that Pope Leo XIV's upcoming visit to Peru, scheduled for November 11–17 this year, is expected to generate travel by 800,000 domestic and international travelers, given that international tourists may extend their stays in the country.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026
Peru: Pisco strengthens presence in Hungary's market through promotional activities
Pisco—Peru's flagship drink—strengthens its presence in the Hungarian market through promotional activities led by the South American country's Embassy in Budapest, including the latest edition of "Pisco Night," held there on September 4.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026
Peru: Grape exports totaled US$790 million in 1H 2026
Peru remains the world's leading producer and exporter of table grapes. The Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) reported on Monday that grape exports totaled US$790 million in the first half of this year, a 17.1% increase compared with the same period in 2025.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026
Peru's ERM 2026: Find out how many authorities will be elected on Oct 4
More than 26 million voters will participate in the 2026 Regional and Municipal Elections (ERM) on Sunday, October 4.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026
Peru's Regional and Municipal Elections: Meet 26 candidates for Lima Mayor
A total of 26 political organizations are competing for mayor of Metropolitan Lima in the 2026 Regional and Municipal Elections (ERM), which will be held on October 4.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026
Peru: People occupying archaeological site linked to Nasca Lines evicted
A joint intervention by the authorities on Sunday, September 6, brought a suspected unauthorized occupation under control in the area known as "El Mirador," located within the "La Cresta de Sacramento Sector A" Archaeological Landscape in Palpa province, Ica region.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026
Partnership with Hong Kong: New trade route established for Peru
As of September 1 this year, Peru and Hong Kong have entered a new phase in their bilateral relationship, following the entry into force of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed between the two economies.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026
Peru: Machu Picchu Inca Trail reopens with more than 400 tourists, guides, porters
The Inca Trail Network leading to the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu reopened recently to more than 400 domestic and foreign tourists, guides, and support personnel or porters, the Decentralized Directorate of Culture (DDC) in Cusco confirmed.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026