Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Friday, July 17, 2026.
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Peru: President Balcazar inaugurates Ruraq Maki 2026
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, on Friday inaugurated the "Ruraq Maki, Made by Hand" traditional art and handicrafts exhibition and sale.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026
BCR: Peru has been the fastest-growing country in South America this century
Central Reserve Bank (BCR) Governor Julio Velarde stated that Peru has been the fastest-growing country in South America so far in the 21st century, a performance that—he noted—has been made possible by the macroeconomic stability maintained over the past few decades.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026
Midagri: Peru's agro-exports near US$5 billion as of May 2026
Peru's agro-exports continue to post strong performance in international markets. Between January and May this year, shipments totaled US$4.713 billion, up 5.2% compared with the same period in 2025, the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) reported.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026
Peru's Open Skies Policy: Air agreements expected to generate US$70 million in revenue
In less than five months, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MTC), through the General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC), signed a total of 14 international instruments, including memorandums of understanding (MOUs) and agreed minutes.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026
Peru and U.S. strengthen joint efforts to combat organized crime
Deputy Justice Minister Shadia Valdez met on Thursday at the U.S. Embassy in Peru with officials from the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
Fri, 17 Jul 2026
Peru in U.S. reaffirms commitment to combating terrorism and organized crime
During his working visit to Washington, D.C., Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Pareja led the Peruvian delegation on Thursday at the Ministerial on the Resurgence of Political Terrorism, convened by the United States Department of State.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026
Peru: President leads International Specialty Coffee Fair (Ficafe) launch
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, participated in the launch ceremony of the International Specialty Coffee Fair (Ficafe Cusco 2026), reaffirming the Government's commitment to strengthening Peru's coffee sector and promoting one of the country's leading export products.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026
Peru maintains export growth for fifth consecutive year in 2025
Peru maintained export growth for the fifth consecutive year after surpassing US$90 billion in exports in 2025, Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Berthin Gomez stated.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026
Peru has 24 trade agreements facilitating access to 59 economies
Peru has 24 trade agreements in force, linking it to 59 of the world's leading economies, Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Berthin Gomez stated.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026
President-elect: We are at the Pope's disposal to ensure his visit is successful
The new administration—which will take office on July 28—places itself entirely at the disposal of Pope Leo XIV to ensure his visit to Peru is a success, President-elect Keiko Fujimori stated on Thursday.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026
S&P Global Ratings project resilient household consumption and private investment in Peru
Following the election results, the Peruvian economy is entering a phase of greater private-sector dynamism, bolstered by high prices for its mineral exports, projects Patricio Vimberg, Associate Director, S&P Global Ratings, in an exclusive interview with Official Gazette El Peruano.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026
Peru's President: Transition process with incoming government is underway
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, said a new era is beginning with the administration of President-elect Keiko Fujimori, which he hopes will be characterized by broad-based support and conciliation.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026
Peru's President-elect: We will take the reins with order, preparedness for El Niño
President-elect Keiko Fujimori announced on Thursday that her administration will place special emphasis on addressing the potential impacts of El Niño phenomenon, as well as tackling crime, with the aim of restoring order.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026
Peru: President Balcazar receives President-elect Fujimori at Government Palace
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, received President-elect Keiko Fujimori at the Government Palace in Lima on Thursday.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026
Peru fosters regional sustainable development agenda through clean energy at UN
During the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), Director General for Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Jorge Felix Rubio, presented Peru's vision for accelerating the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. This would be achieved through greater coordination between the energy transition, sustainable industrialization, and regional cooperation.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026
Peru: Cusco named Best City in Central & South America for fourth consecutive year
Traditional markets, craft cocktail bars, and hiking trails leading to Andean landscapes are among the attractions that readers of the renowned U.S. magazine Travel + Leisure highlighted in Cusco.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026
Peru's Army and U.S. Western Hemisphere Command conclude bilateral meeting
The closing ceremony of the 12th Bilateral General Staff Meeting between the Peruvian Army and the United States Army Western Hemisphere Command was held at Ayacucho Hall of the Army Headquarters in Lima on Wednesday.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026
BCR Governor: Peru has had the lowest inflation in Latin America this century
Central Reserve Bank (BCR) Governor Julio Velarde highlighted that Peru has remained the Latin American economy with the lowest inflation so far in the 21st century.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026
Peru: Council of Ministers approves citizen security bills
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, on Wednesday led a new Council of Ministers session, during which key bills aimed at strengthening territorial development and citizen security were approved.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026
President-elect: Peru needs Cabinet with technical rigor to make decisions
President-elect Keiko Fujimori on Wednesday said the country needs a Cabinet that knows how to make decisions and acts with technical rigor.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026