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Peru's Breaking News for Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Museum returns 201 cultural objects to Peru
At a ceremony held at the Spurlock Museum of World Cultures at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 201 cultural objects were voluntarily returned to the Peruvian State, reflecting the diversity and high degree of development achieved by the South American country's ancient civilizations.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026
INEI: Peru's production grew 3.56% in July, up 3.13% so far in 2026
National production grew 3.56% in July 2026, driven by the positive performance of most economic sectors, including Trade (6.79%), Construction (9.85%), and Other Services, the National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI) reported Tuesday.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026
Peru rises to 25th in global reputation, leads Latin America
The Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Exports and Tourism (PromPeru) reported that Peru is strengthening its international reputation and recording the largest increase in the pride its citizens feel in their country, according to the results of the RepCore® Nations 2026 study, conducted by Reputation Lab.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026
Peru: Fieldwork conducted at Machu Picchu Inca Citadel for new carrying capacity study
Specialists conducted fieldwork at the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu and along the Inca Road Network as part of the new carrying capacity and limits of acceptable change study, which seeks to improve management of this important sanctuary and archaeological park.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026
Peru: Foreign citizen intervened for illegally working as tour guide at Machu Picchu
A second foreign national was intervened on Monday, September 14, for allegedly working illegally as a tour guide on the Amazonian route to the Machu Picchu Inca Citadel, Cusco's Regional Management of Foreign Trade, Tourism, and Handicrafts (Gercetur) reported.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026
Peru: Pre-Hispanic 'die' discovered during excavations at Ollape archaeological site
Researchers from the Kuelap Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology Research (INAAK) at the Toribio Rodriguez de Mendoza National University of Amazonas made a surprising discovery during excavations at the Ollape archaeological site: a pre-Hispanic “die,” it was reported.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026
14-month preventive detention for person investigated for taking Peruvian to Russia
The Lima North Provincial Prosecutor's Office Specialized in Human Trafficking Offenses secured a 14-month preventive detention order against Vidal L., who is under investigation for the alleged aggravated crime of human trafficking against a Peruvian citizen in Lima's San Martin de Porres district.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026
Peru: Inca closure ritual with 18 vessels and sacred huanca found in Wancasanga, Cajamarca
On the windswept peaks of the Condebamba Valley—3,400 meters above sea level—time did not erase the memory of a sacred farewell.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026
BCR: Peru's exports totaled US$10.068 billion, up 33.4% in July 2026
Total exports amounted to US$10.068 billion in July this year, a 33.4% increase compared with the same period in 2025, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026
Peru: Exports grow 33% through July, surpassing US$63 billion
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) reported that Peruvian goods exports increased 33% year-on-year during the first seven months of 2026, reaching US$63.521 billion.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026
Peru: Traditional exports totaled US$50.935 billion, up 44% through July
Traditional exports totaled US$50.935 billion between January and July this year, a 44% increase compared with the same period in 2025, the Peruvian Exporters Association (Adex) reported.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026
Peru: Chan Chan funerary platform reveals Chimu elite rituals 600 years ago
The intact Chimu funerary platform, discovered by Peruvian archaeologists at the Chan Chan Archaeological Complex, in the northern city of Trujillo, shows evidence of continuous activity and use.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026
Peru's Minister: For 2027, Peru to prioritize technical and political work toward OECD
Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa on Monday said one of the sector's priorities next year will be to continue taking steps toward Peru's accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Mon, 14 Sep 2026
Peruvian Episcopal Conference greets Pope Leo XIV on his birthday
The Peruvian Episcopal Conference (CEP) greeted Pope Leo XIV on the occasion of his 71st birthday, which is being celebrated this Monday, September 14, and conveyed to him the affection, closeness, and prayers of Peru's Catholic faithful.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026
Peru: President announces comprehensive education reform to modernize infrastructure
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, announced on Monday a comprehensive reform of the education sector to modernize school infrastructure and improve the quality of education nationwide.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026
Peru: President Fujimori visits Yachayhuasi Technical Training Center
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori Higuchi, on Monday visited the Yachayhuasi Technical Training Center, located in Lima's San Juan de Miraflores district.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026
Peru's President: Government to build 2,000 schools and refurbish 3,000 more
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, announced on Monday that her Government will build 2,000 schools, as well as modernize and refurbish 3,000 more to improve learning conditions for students in Peru.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026
Peru: President Fujimori presents National Education Plan 2026–2031
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, leads the presentation of the National Education Plan 2026–2031, a roadmap that proposes a comprehensive transformation of Peru's education system
Mon, 14 Sep 2026
Peru: Net International Reserves total US$98.055 bn on Sep 8
Peru's net international reserves amounted to US$98.055 billion as of September 8, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Mon, 14 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.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026