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Peru's Breaking News for Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
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Peru completes internal procedures to optimize FTA with China
Peru has completed the internal procedures for the entry into force of the Protocol on the Optimization of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China, following said instrument's recent ratification, the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) reported Wednesday.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026
Return of first Pope of Peruvian nationality to his homeland is historic
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on Wednesday that it welcomes with profound joy the official confirmation of Pope Leo XIV's visit to Peru, highlighting that it is an event of great historical significance.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026
Pope Leo XIV's visit to Peru: President Fujimori to welcome him at Government Palace
Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa announced on Wednesday that, as part of Pope Leo XIV's visit to Peru, President Keiko Fujimori will welcome the Holy Father and hold a meeting with him at the Government Palace in Lima.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026
Foreign Affairs Minister: Pope's visit is Peruvian people's expression of reconciliation
"Pope Leo XIV's upcoming visit fills us with great joy, and we believe it represents the Peruvian people's expression of reconciliation," Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa stated on Wednesday.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026
Peru's President celebrates Pope Leo XIV's Visit: "We await him with open hearts"
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, on Wednesday welcomed with great joy the confirmation that Pope Leo XIV will visit Peru from November 11 to 17, saying it is "news that fills millions of Peruvians with hope."
Wed, 05 Aug 2026
Peru: President meets Foreign Minister to coordinate actions for Pope Leo XIV's visit
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, met on Wednesday with Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa to coordinate the Executive Branch's actions ahead of the arrival of Pope Leo XIV in November.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026
Pope Leo XIV to Visit Peru: Which cities will he tour during his November trip?
The Vatican has officially confirmed that Pope Leo XIV will visit Peru from November 11 to 17 as part of a South American tour that will also include Uruguay and Argentina, which he will visit before arriving in Lima, according to Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026
Pope Leo XIV's personal secretary revives pontiff's close ties with Chiclayo
The return of Pope Leo XIV's personal secretary, Monsignor Edgard Rimaycuna, to Chiclayo (Lambayeque) has sparked great excitement and interest among the local faithful, who were reunited with the priest in an atmosphere filled with affection.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026
Pope Leo XIV to visit Peru from November 11 to 17
Pope Leo XIV will travel to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17, accepting invitations from the heads of state and ecclesiastical authorities of the three countries, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni announced on Wednesday.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026
President Fujimori: Coca-Cola to Invest US$1 billion in Peru
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, announced a US$1 billion investment in Peru over the next five years by the renowned bottling companies Coca-Cola Peru and Arca Continental Lindley. This decision reflects the private sector's confidence in the country's future and in the leadership of the new Government.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026
Peru: Authorities release pilot's body after Nasca air tragedy
The body of pilot Americo Salazar Cuellar, one of the 13 victims of the tragic air crash that occurred on Saturday, August 1, in Pueblo Viejo, Nasca province, Ica region, was handed over to his family on Tuesday morning for Christian burial.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026
Simone Biles, multiple Olympic champion delighted to be in Peru
After arriving in Lima to take part in the unveiling of the countdown clock for the Lima 2027 Pan American Games, U.S. multiple Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles said she was thrilled and described it as "so nice to be in a beautiful country like Peru."
Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Peru welcomes 1.62 million international tourists in 1H 2026
Peru welcomed 1,628,148 international tourists during the first half of this year, a 0.7% decline compared to the same period in 2025. However, the figure places the South American country in a better position than in 2019, before the pandemic, according to the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur).
Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Peru: President Fujimori reaffirms absolute respect for Judiciary's independence
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, expressed on Tuesday her absolute respect for the separation of powers, the independence of the Judiciary, the rule of law, and the democratic institutional framework.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Peru: Capital goods imports up 25% between January and May 2026
Capital goods imports totaled US$8.46 billion between January and May this year, a 25.1% increase compared to the same period in 2025, when they amounted to US$6.764 billion, according to data from the latest Weekly Report issued by the Central Reserve Bank (BCR).
Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Peru: President Fujimori attends Judges' Day ceremony
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, participated in a solemn session marking Judges' Day at the Palace of Justice in Lima.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Peru: Judiciary imposes 18-month suspended prison sentence on Cesar Acuña
Former La Libertad Region Governor and former presidential candidate Cesar Acuña Peralta was sentenced by the Judiciary to an 18-month suspended prison term for the crime of violating freedom to work.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Peru: MEF appoints New Deputy Ministers of Economy and Finance
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has appointed Fabrizio Orrego Peche as Deputy Minister of Economy and Erick Wilfredo Lahura Serrano as Deputy Minister of Finance.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Peruvian and Israeli Foreign Affairs Ministers hold phone conversation
Peru's Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa held a phone conversation with his counterpart from Israel, Gideon Sa'ar, to discuss the main issues concerning bilateral relations.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Mining accounted for 76.1% of Peru's exports between Jan and Apr 2026
Mining accounted for 76.1% of Peru's total exports between January and April this year, proving the sector's role as the country's leading source of foreign exchange earnings, the Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) stated.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026