Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Thursday, June 4, 2026.
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Foreign Affairs Ministry reports return of four Peruvians from Congo
Regarding the four Peruvian citizens transferred to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from the United States, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that they have returned to Peru and are in good health.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026
Peru extends task force to repatriate illicit assets from Switzerland
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended the mandate of the multisectoral working group responsible for carrying out the interinstitutional coordination required to repatriate assets linked to illicit acts and held in the Swiss Confederation.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026
Peru: Government highlights Peru SAT-1's contribution to aerospace development
Ministers Amadeo Flores (Defense) and Carlos Pareja (Foreign Affairs) visited the National Satellite Imagery Operations Center (CNOIS), the Peruvian Space Agency's facility in Lima's Pucusana district.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026
MEF: Leading indicators signal Peru's economy remained strong in April 2026
Leading indicators of economic activity show that Peruvian economy would have maintained its momentum in April, driven mainly by strong growth in public investment and construction activity, the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) reported.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026
Peru and Ecuador reaffirm commitment to combat organized crime
Peruvian Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Felix Denegri and his Ecuadorian counterpart, Alejandro Davalos, reaffirmed the deep historical, cultural, and human ties that unite both countries, as well as the strength of a bilateral relationship founded on friendship, mutual trust, cooperation, and integration.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026
Peru's 2026 Elections: OAS coordinators complete training for runoff vote
The Organization of American States Electoral Observation Mission (OAS/EOM) reported that its regional coordinators completed training in Lima ahead of their deployment across the country for the 2026 presidential runoff election, scheduled for Sunday, June 7.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026
BCR: Exports total US$28.725 billion in 1Q 2026
Exports totaled US$28.725 billion during the first quarter of this year, representing a year-on-year increase of US$7.88 billion (37.8%), the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026
PCM: Peru and Israel strengthen trade, cooperation ties
Peruvian Prime Minister Luis Arroyo met on Wednesday with Israeli Trade Commissioner and Director of the Foreign Trade Administration Roey Fisher to discuss opportunities aimed at strengthening economic and trade ties between the two countries.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026
Peru's PM: OECD-standard modernization generated US$120 million in savings
Peru's accession process to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) ensures direct benefits to citizens and businesses, including S/409 million (about US$120 million) in savings generated between 2017 and 2025 through the adoption of the organization's recommendations on regulatory policy, Prime Minister Luis Arroyo stated.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026
Peru: President Balcazar leads new Council of Ministers session
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, led a new Council of Ministers session on Wednesday.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: EU EOM says electoral materials have reached ONPE sites nationwide
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) reported Wednesday that its observers in Peruvian regions verified the arrival of voting materials at the premises of the Decentralized Electoral Process Offices (ODPE), which are part of the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE).
Wed, 03 Jun 2026
2026 Elections: EU Mission deploys observers across Peru for runoff vote
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) deployed a total of 50 short-term electoral observers to various Peruvian regions to take part in the presidential runoff scheduled for Sunday, June 7.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026
Peru: Chiclayo prepares to welcome Pope Leo XIV in November following visit confirmation
The official confirmation of Pope Leo XIV's visit to Chiclayo, scheduled for the second half of November, has generated great anticipation among authorities, business leaders, and residents, who are already preparing to welcome thousands of domestic and international visitors.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026
Peru: Agro-exports totaled US$3.055 billion, up 6.9% in 1Q 2026
The Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) reported that Peruvian agro-exports reached US$3.055 billion during the first quarter of this year (January-March), marking a 6.9% increase compared with the same period in 2025 and reinforcing the position of Peruvian products in international markets.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026
Peru: Foreign Affairs Ministry, UN strengthen measures to prevent illicit arms trafficking
The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC) held the National Course on Combating Trafficking in Arms and Ammunition (CTAM) to help prevent and fight this scourge, with particular emphasis on border areas.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026
Peru: Foreign Affairs Ministry issues statement on termination of political ambassadors
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an official statement to clarify the scope of the recent supreme resolutions terminating the duties of a group of political ambassadors, detailing the measure's legal framework and ruling out any connection to the ongoing electoral processes.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026
Peru: Country risk down to 115, below region's average
The country risk —measured by the EMBIG Peru spread— decreased 3 basis points (bps) from 118 to 115 between May 20 and 27, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026
Peru's 2026 Elections: Foreign Ministry completes delivery of materials to 63 countries
The international deployment of electoral materials for the 2026 presidential runoff election was successfully completed on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reported.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026
Prime Minister: Peru is 40% advanced in OECD accession process
Peru has achieved 40% progress in its accession process to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), an effort that could be completed within two years, Prime Minister Luis Arroyo estimated Tuesday.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026
Peru: Foreign Affairs Minister clarifies political ambassadors will cease duties in July
Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Pareja clarified on Tuesday that political ambassadors will leave their posts in July, before the end of the current administration.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026