Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
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Peru's President Fujimori addresses the United Nations General Assembly
The President of the Republic of Peru, Keiko Fujimori, participates in the High-Level General Debate of the 81st United Nations General Assembly session.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026
From U.S. to Peru's Sacred Valley: Kennedy Leavens promotes 200 women weavers' work
Her love for the Peruvian Andes' culture and people led U.S. citizen Kennedy Leavens to make Cusco her home and found an initiative that now includes more than 200 women textile artisans, whose work she has helped bring to markets across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Oceania.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026
Peru's ERM 2026: Find out how many authorities will be elected on Oct 4
More than 26 million voters will participate in the 2026 Regional and Municipal Elections (ERM) on Sunday, October 4.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026
Peru's Government strengthens economic confidence among rating agencies in New York
Peruvian Economy and Finance Minister Elmer Cuba held a series of high-level meetings today in New York City with leading credit rating agencies and global investment banks to strengthen financial certainty and maintain a solid sovereign credit rating.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026
Peru and Costa Rica's Foreign Affairs Ministers reaffirm excellent bilateral relations
The meeting in New York between Peruvian Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa and his Costa Rican counterpart, Manuel Tovar, confirms the excellent state of bilateral relations.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026
Peru's Foreign Affairs Minister strengthens bilateral relations with UAE
Peruvian Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa held a meeting with United Arab Emirates' Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026
Peru and Poland consolidate cooperation against crime with agreement signed in New York
Peruvian Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa and Polish Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Affairs Minister Radosław Sikorski signed the Extradition Agreement between the two countries in New York on Monday.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026
Peru's President Fujimori addresses cooperation against crime with Dominican counterpart
The President of the Republic of Peru, Keiko Fujimori, held a working meeting with her counterpart from the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026
Peru's President reaffirms fight against organized crime as Government priority
The President of the Republic of Peru, Keiko Fujimori, began her New York agenda on Monday with a meeting with United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Executive Director Monica Juma.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026
PM reaffirms Government will foster changes Peru needs
Prime Minister Luis Galarreta announced that the Executive Branch will continue fostering the priority reforms for the country, regardless of whether Congress approves the request for delegated legislative powers.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026
Peru: Luxury vehicle sales up 27% through Aug 2026, surpassing 3,100 units sold
Luxury vehicle sales reached 3,183 units between January and August 2026, a 27% increase from the 2,506 units sold during the same period last year, the Automotive Association of Peru (AAP) reported.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026
Peru greets Armenia on National Day, hopes to strengthen friendship ties
The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday conveyed its greetings to the Government of Armenia on its National Day.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026
Peru's President Fujimori lands in New York to attend UN General Assembly
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, arrived in New York, United States, on Monday to participate in the High-Level Week of the 81st United Nations General Assembly session and pursue an international agenda aimed at strengthening Peru's presence, promoting investment opportunities, and expanding cooperation ties.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026
Peru consolidates Asian market through tariff-free access in Hong Kong
On September 1 this year, a historic milestone was achieved in Peru's trade relations with Hong Kong, with immediate zero tariffs applied to the South American country's entire exportable supply.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026
Pope Leo XIV in Peru: When will he visit Chiclayo, Cusco, and Pucallpa?
The Vatican announced on Monday the official agenda for Pope Leo XIV's visit to Peru, scheduled for November 11–16, 2026.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026
Peru prepares to joyfully welcome Pope Leo XIV
The Peruvian Government joyfully welcomes the Holy See's official announcement of the program for His Holiness Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic Visit to Peru, which will take place from November 11 to 16.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026
Peru condemns attacks against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The Peruvian Government firmly condemned the attacks carried out by Houthi militias against civilian and critical infrastructure in various locations across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including its capital, Riyadh.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026
Peru: Net International Reserves total US$97.683 bn on Sep 15
Peru's net international reserves amounted to US$97.683 billion as of September 15, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026
President Fujimori: We will take strong decisions to restore order and peace in Peru
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, stated that all necessary decisions will be taken to restore order and peace throughout the country.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026
Peru: Protecting Machu Picchu requires a comprehensive approach and coordinated work
Deputy Minister for Strategic Development of Natural Resources Fernando Leon stated that "protecting Machu Picchu requires a comprehensive approach and coordinated work among institutions to ensure its conservation for present and future generations."
Mon, 21 Sep 2026