Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Thursday, July 16, 2026.
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Stay informed with the latest and most important news from Peru. Covering politics, economy, society, and more.
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
"A new chapter begins, marked by progress, peace, and the reunification of Peruvians"
President-elect Keiko Fujimori on Wednesday stated that her new administration will usher in a new chapter, a new direction, marked by progress, peace, and the genuine inclusion of Peruvians who have historically been neglected and forgotten.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026
Peru: Keiko Fujimori receives credentials as President-elect of the Republic
The National Elections Board (JNE) on Wednesday presented Keiko Fujimori with her credentials as President-elect of the Republic for the 2026-2031 term at a solemn ceremony held at the Grand National Theater in Lima's San Borja district.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026
INEI: Peru's economy up 1.80% in May, marking 26 consecutive months of expansion
The National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI) reported on Wednesday that Peru's economy grew 1.80% in May this year compared with the same month in 2025.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026
Government ratifies Peru-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement
The Peruvian Government has ratified the Free Trade Agreement between the Republic of Peru and Hong Kong (China), which was signed on November 15, 2024, in the city of Lima.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026
Israel's Foreign Affairs Minister congratulates Peru's President-elect
President-elect Keiko Fujimori held a phone conversation with Israeli Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa'ar, who congratulated her on the role she will assume starting July 28.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: Here is how the Senate is composed
Following the official proclamation of results by the National Elections Board (JNE), find out here who the 60 senators of the bicameral Congress to be installed on July 27 are.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: Learn about the Senate's main functions
Following the official proclamation of results by the National Elections Board (JNE), the Senate, the Chamber of Deputies, and the Andean Parliament have been constituted.
Wed, 15 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.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026
Peru: President-elect Keiko Fujimori meets with Morocco's Ambassador
President-elect Keiko Fujimori received Moroccan Ambassador to Peru Amin Chaoudri at her headquarters in Lima's San Isidro district.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026
Peru's President: We are strengthening police intelligence and technology to combat crime
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, said on Tuesday that his administration has strengthened the Peruvian State's response to crime through a comprehensive strategy that combines operational measures, crime prevention, territorial intervention, and coordination among the institutions responsible for citizen security.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026
Peru: President-elect Keiko Fujimori meets with UAE Ambassador
President-elect Keiko Fujimori met with United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador to Peru Ibrahim Salem Humaid Ali Alalawi to strengthen friendship bonds with one of the country's main trading partners in the Middle East.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026
Peru: President Balcazar leads Third 2026 National Citizen Security Council Session
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, led the Third Regular 2026 Session of the National Citizen Security Council (CONASEC) at the Government Palace in Lima.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026