Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Monday, August 3, 2026.
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Peru's Foreign Affairs Min: Deportation of high-risk criminals to continue
Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa announced on Monday that the deportation of high-risk criminals from Peru to their countries of origin will continue as part of a "firm hand" policy against foreign citizens who terrorize Peruvians.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026
President Fujimori welcomes Peruvians repatriated following Venezuela earthquake
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, welcomed Peruvian citizens affected by the earthquake in Venezuela, who were repatriated to Lima on Monday morning.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026
Peru's President: Armed Forces to be deployed on streets, in transport system
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, announced that the Armed Forces will be deployed on the streets and in the transport system in the coming days as part of measures to address public insecurity.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026
Peru: Country risk at 105, below region's average
The country risk —measured by the EMBIG Peru spread— increased 1 basis point (bp) from 104 to 105 between July 21 and 29, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026
Peru: Net International Reserves total US$95.610 bn on July 24
Peru's net international reserves amounted to US$95.610 billion as of July 24, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026
Peru's Defense Minister: Armed Forces assist in fight against crime
Defense Minister Rafael Belaunde stated on Sunday that his sector made a Spartan C-27 aircraft available to the Interior Ministry for the deportation of three Venezuelan nationals who are members of the Tren de Aragua criminal organization.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026
Peru: German, Italian consuls arrive at Ica plane crash site
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs notified the consulates of the countries whose citizens died in the light aircraft that crashed in Nasca Province, Ica region, on Saturday so that the relatives of the 11 foreign victims, like the families of the Peruvian victims, would receive the information directly rather than learning about the tragedy through the news, Transportation and Communications Minister Rafael Rey stated on Sunday.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026
Peru: Meet President Fujimori's Cabinet
Upon taking office on July 28, the President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori Higuchi, administered the oath of office to members of the first Cabinet led by Prime Minister Luis Fernando Galarreta Velarde.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026
Peru's Bicameral Congress returns: How the Legislative Branch is changing
After more than three decades, Peru once again has a bicameral Congress.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026
Peru: President Fujimori mourns loss of lives in Nasca aircraft crash
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, mourned the loss of lives in the light airplane crash that occurred in Nasca, Ica region, on Saturday.
Sat, 01 Aug 2026
Peru: Mincetur expresses deep sorrow over Nasca tragedy, coordinates support efforts
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) expressed its deep sorrow on Saturday over the tragic deaths of the tourists and crew members aboard the aircraft that crashed after taking off from Renan Elias Olivera Airport en route to the Nasca Lines area in Ica region.
Sat, 01 Aug 2026
Peru: 13 dead after light aircraft crash in Nasca
A light aircraft carrying 13 people crashed and burst into flames Saturday afternoon in an agricultural field in Nasca province, Ica region, leaving no survivors.
Sat, 01 Aug 2026
Peru: Humala released from prison in compliance with Constitutional Court ruling
Former President Ollanta Humala Tasso was released from jail in compliance with a Constitutional Court (TC) ruling that annulled the criminal proceedings against him, which had resulted in a 15-year prison sentence.
Sat, 01 Aug 2026
Peru: Foreign Affairs Minister expresses confidence Congress will approve powers request
Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa expressed confidence that Congress will approve the Executive Branch's upcoming request for legislative powers to enact laws in various areas, including the fight against crime and extortion.
Sat, 01 Aug 2026
Peru: We will restore ties with Colombia and Mexico to levels of dialogue and cooperation
Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa stated on Friday that his administration will focus on various areas and stressed that it will seek to restore Peru's relations with Mexico and Colombia to the level of dialogue and cooperation they have historically enjoyed.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026
Peru: President announces US$6.50 million for housing construction in Junin region
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, announced on Friday that S/22 million (about US$6.50 million) will be allocated through the Works for Taxes mechanism to start building homes in the areas affected by the earthquake in Chongos Bajo district, Chupaca province, Junin region.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026
Peru: Residents of earthquake-hit Chupaca welcome President Fujimori
Led by Junin Region Governor Zosimo Cardenas, local authorities and residents welcomed President Keiko Fujimori upon her arrival in the district of Chongos Bajo, the area hardest hit by the powerful 5.4-magnitude earthquake that struck on July 18, as a new 3.5-magnitude earthquake shook the area again early Friday morning.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026
U.S. State Secretary: President Fujimori's inauguration brings political stability to Peru
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that President Keiko Fujimori's recent inauguration brings much-needed political stability to Peru.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026
Peru: Government to be present and support reconstruction after Junin earthquake
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, stated on Friday that her Government will remain present and provide all necessary support to those affected by the earthquakes that struck the Junin region on July 18, mainly impacting residents of Chupaca Province.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026
Peru: President Fujimori arrives in Junin to inspect earthquake relief efforts
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, arrived in the Junin region on Friday morning to oversee ongoing efforts to assist people affected by the earthquakes in this part of the country.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026