Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Friday, August 21, 2026.
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Peru: Defense Minister oversees air bridge to evacuate people stranded by landslides
Defense Minister Rafael Belaunde reported Friday morning that an air bridge has been launched to evacuate people stranded along the Southern Pan-American Highway's Ocoña-Atico stretch in Arequipa, which has been affected by recent mudslides and landslides.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Peru: President Fujimori to inspect areas affected by landslides in Arequipa
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, arrived in southern Arequipa region on Friday morning to inspect the areas affected by the reported landslides.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Foreign Ministry advances efforts to restore visa exemption for Peruvians visiting Mexico
Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa on Friday reported that talks have begun with Mexican authorities to eliminate the tourist visa requirement for Peruvian citizens wishing to enter said country.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Peru: Executive Branch ratifies Julio Velarde as BCR Chairman
The Executive Branch on Friday formalized the ratification of Julio Emilio Velarde Flores as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Reserve Bank (BCR).
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
BCR: Peru's terms of trade up 11.2% year-on-year in June 2026
Terms of trade increased 11.2% year-on-year in June 2026, bringing the index to 179.7 points, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported Wednesday.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Peru: Police dismantle Tren de Aragua faction, rescue sexual exploitation victims
The Peruvian National Police (PNP) dealt another blow to the transnational criminal organization "Tren de Aragua" by dismantling one of its factions, the criminal gang known as "Los Piratas."
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Peru: President Fujimori joins League Against Cancer's 2026 fundraising campaign
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, on Thursday called on Peruvians to participate in the League Against Cancer's 2026 National Fundraising Campaign.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Peru: 3 lightly injured, 33 homes affected after Ayacucho earthquake
The updated preliminary report following the 7.2-magnitude earthquake that struck Thursday afternoon, with its epicenter in the Coracora district, Parinacochas province, Ayacucho region, indicates that three people with minor injuries received medical attention.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026
Peru: Government to boost entry into force of Peru-Hong Kong FTA
Prime Minister Luis Galarreta stated on Thursday that the Government will boost the entry into force of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Hong Kong this year.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026
Peru: These are the five axes of the 2026–2031 Government General Policy
Prime Minister Luis Galarreta on Thursday presented the five axes of the 2026–2031 Government General Policy before the full Chamber of Deputies.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026
Peru: 7.2-magnitude earthquake shakes Ayacucho, causes alarm in several regions
A strong magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck at 1:00 p.m. today, Thursday, August 20. Its epicenter was located 35 kilometers north of the town of Coracora, Ayacucho region.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026
Peru's PM: Disaster risk reduction from El Niño to be prioritized
Prime Minister Luis Galarreta on Thursday informed the Chamber of Deputies about the measures planned under the second axis of the 2026–2031 Government General Policy, aimed at reducing the vulnerability of the population, ecosystems, and livelihoods to disasters and climate change.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026
Peru's PM: State response to insecurity will be firm and sustained
Prime Minister Luis Galarreta stated on Thursday that the Government's response to citizen insecurity will be firm and sustained, for which the operational capacity, intelligence, technology, and the presence of the Peruvian National Police (PNP) will be increased nationwide.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026
Peru's PM: This Government is not here to confront, but to solve problems
Prime Minister Luis Galarreta stated on Thursday that the current administration is not here to confront, but to solve the problems affecting Peruvians.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026
Peru: PM Galarreta presents Government General Policy to Chamber of Deputies
Prime Minister Luis Galarreta presents the Government General Policy at the Congress' Chamber of Deputies.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026
Peru: President Fujimori accompanies Cabinet members headed to Congress
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, on Thursday morning accompanied the Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Luis Galarreta, to the Government Palace Courtyard of Honor prior to its appearance before the Chamber of Deputies to present the Government General Policy.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026
Peru: Child burial with offerings found at Huacas de Moche Archaeological Complex
Researchers at the Huacas de Moche Archaeological Complex discovered the tomb of an infant approximately 1.5 years old who was buried with offerings in the site's urban core. The burial presents a pattern characteristic of the Moche culture.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026
Peru: Defense Minister and U.S. Ambassador address defense cooperation
Peruvian Defense Minister Rafael Belaunde met with U.S. Ambassador to Peru Bernie Navarro on Wednesday to address various issues related to defense cooperation between the two countries.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026
Peruvian industrial association coordinates with U.S. to address El Niño
Peru's National Society of Industries (SNI) recently participated in a high-level program held in Miami, Florida, with the U.S. Government to strengthen public-private cooperation in addressing the risks associated with El Niño phenomenon.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026
MEF: Peru could post one of region's best economic performances in 2026 and 2027
Economy and Finance Minister Elmer Cuba projected that Peru would rank among the Latin American countries with the best economic performance this year and the next one.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026