Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Monday, October 19, 2026.
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Stay informed with the latest and most important news from Peru. Covering politics, economy, society, and more.
President Keiko Fujimori arrives in Madre de Dios to inaugurate electrification projects
President of the Republic Keiko Fujimori has arrived in the Madre de Dios region to inaugurate two major electrification projects. These initiatives will integrate more than 152,000 residents of the region into the National Interconnected Electric System (SEIN), ensuring a more reliable and secure energy supply.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026
Planning to visit the ExpoAmazónica Ucayali 2026 fair? Discover the local attractions!
With ExpoAmazónica Ucayali 2026—the most significant fair in the Peruvian Amazon—just days away, we take a look at the production, tourism, and cultural offerings that will be presented to attendees. The event will be held from October 22 to 25 at the Yarinacocha Fairgrounds in the city of Pucallpa.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026
Minister of Culture hopes the Senate will approve the full request for legislative powers
Minister of Culture Alberto Beingolea stated today that he hopes for further reflection from the Senate, so that they may understand the necessity of fully approving the request for legislative powers submitted by the Executive Branch.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026
Leading economic indicators point to sustained momentum in Peru’s non-primary sectors
Leading indicators of economic activity in Peru point to sustained momentum in the country’s non-primary sectors, particularly in household consumption, the Peruvian Institute of Economics (IPE) noted.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026
Peru extends condolences to Canada over military base fire
Peru, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expressed its condolences to the Canadian Government and people over the loss of life and injuries caused by a fire in a military facility.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026
Peru: President Fujimori welcomes Lord of Miracles at Government Palace
Amid an atmosphere of profound religious fervor, President Keiko Fujimori welcomed and paid tribute to the sacred image of the Lord of Miracles at the Government Palace's Courtyard of Honor on Sunday.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026
Peru: Mincetur opens consultation to attract international film productions
Peru seeks to showcase its diverse landscapes, cultural heritage, and tourist destinations to the world through cinema and audiovisual productions.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026
Peru: President holds working meetings with Education and Foreign Affairs Ministers
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, held working meetings with Ministers Jose Antonio Chang (Education) and Carlos Espa (Foreign Affairs) at the Government Palace in Lima on Saturday.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026
Peru's ERM 2026: When will the official results be announced?
The official results of the 2026 Regional and Municipal Elections (ERM) will be available once challenged electoral records have been resolved, pending vote recounts have been completed, and the electoral processing required to proclaim the elected authorities has been finalized.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026
Peru: President Fujimori meets with Andean Community Secretary-General
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, met with Andean Community Secretary-General Gonzalo Gutierrez to discuss the main guidelines for the regional bloc's Pro-Tempore Presidency, which Peru will hold for the 2026–2027 period.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026
BCR Governor: Peru has recorded the region's lowest inflation so far this century
Peru's Central Reserve Bank (BCR) Governor Julio Velarde participated in the seminar "Pathways to Resilience: Success Stories in Reform and Partnership," held in Bangkok as part of the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026
Peru: Anthropomorphic figurines dating from 3000 to 1800 BC discovered in Caral
Discoveries resulting from archaeological research in Caral continue as the 32nd anniversary of the start of these investigations is marked this month. Recently, anthropomorphic figurines were found that may represent a couple and the duality that characterizes nature.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026
Ambassador Vargas Llosa: U.S. cooperation is key to tackling transnational crime
Peru's Ambassador to the United States, Alvaro Vargas Llosa, emphasized on Friday that bilateral cooperation with the North American country is a key tool for effectively combating international criminal networks and transnational organized crime that undermine domestic security.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026
Peru: President Fujimori hopes call for unity in response to El Niño reaches Congress
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, on Friday called on all citizens and authorities at every level of government, including Congress, to unite in addressing the impact of El Niño phenomenon.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026
Peru: International Reserves reach US$95.746 billion as of Oct 5, up 6.13%
Peru's net international reserves (NIR) totaled US$95.746 billion as of October 5, 2026, representing a 3.86% increase compared with the level recorded at the end of September 2026, according to information from the Central Reserve Bank (BCR).
Fri, 16 Oct 2026
Presidency of Republic: Peru strengthens response to El Niño phenomenon
Since the start of her administration, President Keiko Fujimori has fostered measures to address the effects of El Niño and protect thousands of Peruvian families, the Presidential Office said on its X account.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026
Peru: How is Caral preparing to protect the Sacred City from El Niño?
The architectural structures of the Sacred City of Caral are being adapted to withstand the rainfall expected as a result of El Niño and prevent deterioration.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026
Peru promotes sustainable tourism that creates jobs and protects its destinations
Peru is betting on sustainable tourism that generates jobs and protects its destinations, Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Rogers Valencia stated.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026
Peru and Canada to lead international forum on development cooperation
Peru was chosen to serve as co-chair alongside Canada of the International Forum on Total Official Support for Sustainable Development (TOSSD).
Fri, 16 Oct 2026
Peru: President Fujimori announces key Government measures against El Niño phenomenon
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, announced new government measures to strengthen the country's preparedness for El Niño and pledged coordinated, simultaneous action in the most vulnerable regions.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026