Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Saturday, October 24, 2026.
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Raúl Orlandini and José Carlos Vallejo emerge victorious at the 2026 Caminos del Inca
One of the toughest challenges in Peruvian motorsport concluded with two category wins for Team LIQUI MOLY. After traversing thousands of grueling kilometers across the country’s mountain ranges, the 2026 edition of the Caminos del Inca saw Raúl ‘Mono’ Orlandini and José Carlos Vallejo claim the top spots on the podium.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026
Peru reports zero active forest fires following weeks of emergency
After several weeks of battling forest fires across various regions of Peru, the country reports zero active fires as of this morning—encouraging news for the population and for the protection of natural resources.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026
Peru and Chile hold the 14th meeting for political consultation and coordination mechanism
Peru and Chile held the 14th meeting of the Political Consultation and Coordination Mechanism in Lima. The delegations were led by Peru’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Eric Anderson Machado, and Chile’s Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Patricio Torres Espinosa.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026
President of Peru calls on regional and local authorities to work together
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, called on regional and local authorities to strengthen collaboration across all three levels of government. The goal is to address the urgent needs of the population, advance pending projects, and develop medium- and long-term solutions that contribute to the well-being of Peruvian families.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026
Peru’s countercyclical economic policy aims at maintaining and strengthening employment
Minister of Economy and Finance Elmer Cuba stated today that a primary objective of the countercyclical fiscal policy—which the government will implement to address the impacts of the El Niño phenomenon, rising international oil prices, and higher interest rates—is to maintain and protect jobs for the Peruvian people, as recent indicators show a positive trend in this area.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026
Expo Amazónica 2026: Ucayali aims to secure up to US$ 50 million in business deals
Expo Amazónica 2026 aims to serve as a platform to boost exports from the Peruvian Amazon and create new business opportunities. The goal for this year’s edition is to exceed 100 million soles (approximately US$ 30 million) in commercial transactions, stated Manuel Gambini, the regional governor of Ucayali.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026
Grupo 5 will get everyone dancing at the Heat Latin Music Awards in Mexico!
With a career spanning over 50 years, Grupo 5 is set to get everyone dancing at the Heat Latin Music Awards—known simply as "Premios Heat"—by performing iconic anthems such as "Motor y motivo," "Te vas," and "El ritmo de mi corazón," the organizers announced.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026
Archdiocese of Cusco expects around 130,000 faithful to welcome Pope Leo XIV
The esplanade at the Sacsayhuamán archaeological park will accommodate up to 80,000 of the faithful, while the Plaza de Armas in Cusco will host another 50,000—bringing the total to approximately 130,000 people during the pastoral visit of Pope Leo XIV, scheduled for Sunday, November 15, the Archdiocese of Cusco reported.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026
Mining investment in Peru grows by 42.7% from January to August 2026
Cumulative mining investment in Peru from January to August 2026 reached US$ 4.8 billion, representing a 42.7% increase compared to the same period the previous year, the Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) highlighted today.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026
President Keiko Fujimori: Peru to respond firmly to the El Niño emergency
President of the Republic Keiko Fujimori stated today that the government will respond firmly to the challenges posed by the El Niño phenomenon. In this context, she reiterated that an additional 18 billion soles (approximately US$ 5.2 billion) will be allocated to the public budget to mitigate the impact of this climatic event.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026
Government promotes greater legal certainty to the Armed Forces and Police to fight crime
The Government of Peru is promoting a legal framework to provide greater legal certainty to the Armed Forces and the National Police in the fight against crime, stated the President of the Council of Ministers, Luis Galarreta.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026
Government declares non-working days for Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Peru
Today, the government issued Supreme Decree No. 020-2026-TR, declaring non-working days—subject to a requirement for compensatory time—in connection with Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Peru.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026
President Keiko Fujimori: Peru’s first underground train will improve quality of life
President of the Republic Keiko Fujimori, highlighted the completion of excavations for all stations on Line 2 and the Line 4 branch of the Lima and Callao Metro, part of the construction of the country’s first underground metro system,. which will improve the quality of life of Lima and Callao inhabitants.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026
Noah’s ark: quinoa, kiwicha, and other peruvian crops added to the seed vault
Seeds of highly nutritious crops native to Peru—such as quinoa, kiwicha, chili peppers, and others—have been added to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway (also known as "Noah’s Ark") to help ensure global food security in the event of catastrophes or shortages.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026
Gold for Peru! Piccolo Clemente makes history, crowned world longboard champion
The Peruvian Benoit ‘Piccolo’ Clemente was crowned champion at the 2026 ISA World Longboard Championship, held at El Sunzal beach in El Salvador, claiming his second International Surfing Association (ISA) world title—his first having been won in 2019.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026
Peru’s mining exports grew by 55% between January and August 2026
Peru’s mining exports totaled $57.492 billion between January and August of this year—an increase of 55% compared to the same period in 2025 ($37.081 billion)—the National Society of Mining, Petroleum and Energy (SNMPE) reported today.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026
President Keiko Fujimori announces S/18 billion injection for 2027 to boost Peru’s economy
President Keiko Fujimori announced today that her administration will implement an additional injection of S/ 18 billion (approximately US$ 5.2 billion) for 2027. The initiative aims to protect the most vulnerable families, create jobs, strengthen public infrastructure, and sustain economic growth in the face of the climate-related and external shocks currently confronting the country.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026
Peru has the capacity to respond to El Niño thanks to solid macroeconomic fundamentals
Peru possesses solid macroeconomic fundamentals that allow it to address the risks stemming from the El Niño phenomenon through concrete actions and countercyclical policy, Minister of Economy and Finance Elmer Cuba Bustinza stated today.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026
La Libertad declares conservation of dry forests and páramos a matter of regional Interest
The conservation of the Marañón dry forests and the páramos (high-altitude moorlands) in three districts of Bolívar Province has been declared a matter of regional interest in the La Libertad region.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026
Peruvian Handicrafts: Ayacucho “Retablos” on display in Helsinki’s historic center
Residents and tourists in Helsinki now have the opportunity to view a selection of Peruvian handicrafts—specifically “retablos” (altarpiece-style boxes) from the Ayacucho region- at an exhibition hosted at the NH Collection Grand Hansa hotel, located in the historic center of the Finnish capital.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026