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Peru's Breaking News for Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
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Peru: Country risk down to 108, below region's average
The country risk—measured by the EMBIG Peru spread—decreased 2 basis points (bps) from 110 to 108 between July 1 and 8, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026
Peru successfully completes OECD Agriculture Committee evaluation
Peru has successfully completed the evaluation by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development's (OECD) Committee for Agriculture, bringing the number of OECD technical committees whose evaluations it has passed to seven, official sources reported.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026
Peru: Young people held for spray-painting Inca walls investigated while free
The Cusco Superior Court ordered release under simple appearance requirements and placed under investigation with restrictions the young people who spray-painted several stones of the Inca walls along Loreto Passage, at the entrance to the Imperial City's Main Square, with white aerosol paint.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026
Foreign Affairs Minister promotes stronger Peru-Arab relations
Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Carlos Pareja, met with the Ambassadors of Morocco, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Palestine to exchange views on strengthening Peru's bilateral relations.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026
Peru: Mining exports surpassed US$21.6 billion in 1Q 2026
The Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) reported that mining exports reached US$21.649 billion between January and March 2026.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026
Peru is a benchmark for nature tourism thanks to whale-watching season
The start of the humpback whale-watching season in the waters off Piura and along Peru's entire northern coast represents an opportunity to strengthen responsible tourism, protect marine biodiversity, and generate development for families in this northern region.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026
Peru: Net International Reserves total US$99.700 bn on July 7
Peru's net international reserves amounted to US$99.700 billion as of July 7, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026
President Balcazar calls for ongoing dialogue to foster Peru's development
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, on Monday called on Peruvians to engage in ongoing dialogue to contribute to the country's development.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026
Midagri: Peru's agro-exports near US$5 billion as of May 2026
Peru's agro-exports continue to post strong performance in international markets. Between January and May this year, shipments totaled US$4.713 billion, up 5.2% compared with the same period in 2025, the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) reported on Monday.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026
'The Odyssey' stars receive Peru's totora reed horses as unique gift
'The Odyssey'—the highly anticipated adaptation of Homer's epic—marks a cinematic milestone as the first feature film shot entirely with IMAX film cameras, underscoring director Christopher Nolan's technical and visual ambition.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026
Peru: Foreign Affairs Ministry and APCCI in IMARC 2026 Conference
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its Directorate-General for Economic Promotion, held a working meeting with representatives of the Peru-Australia Chamber of Commerce (APCCI) as part of the preparatory activities for the participation of a Peruvian delegation in the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC 2026).
Mon, 13 Jul 2026
Peru: President says his administration is committed to boosting education
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, stated that his administration is distinguished by an extraordinary commitment to boosting education, stressing that it is the most important investment for the future.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026
Peru has 24 trade agreements covering 87% of exports
Since the Free Trade Agreement with Guatemala entered into force this month, Peru has 24 trade agreements in force, so we analyze their impact on the national economy.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026
General Command of Pacific Operations strengthens Peru's Presence at RIMPAC 2026
As part of the RIMPAC 2026 multinational exercise, General Commander of Pacific Operations ,Vice Admiral Gian Marco Chiapperini, paid a professional visit to the Combined Maritime Task Force Command Post at the K. Mark Takai Pacific Warfighting Center, located at Pearl Harbor Naval Base in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026
Peru: Country risk down to 108, below region's average
The country risk—measured by the EMBIG Peru spread—decreased 2 basis points (bps) from 110 to 108 between July 1 and 8, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026
Peru: Net International Reserves total US$99.700 bn on July 7
Peru's net international reserves amounted to US$99.700 billion as of July 7, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: Meet 130 newly elected Deputies
Following the official proclamation of the results by the National Elections Board (JNE), here are the 130 deputies who received their credentials on June 26, qualifying them to be sworn into office for the 2026–2031 legislative term.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: Learn about the Chamber of Deputies' main functions
Following the official proclamation of results by the National Elections Board (JNE) and the awarding of credentials on June 26, the Chamber of Deputies will be composed of 130 legislators.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026
Nearly 9 million Peruvians identify as Indigenous or Afro-Peruvian
A total of 8,760,093 Peruvians identify as members of an Indigenous or native people or the Afro-Peruvian people, according to the results of the 2025 National Census presented by the National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI), the Ministry of Culture (Mincul) reported.
Sun, 12 Jul 2026
Peru to host The World's 50 Best Restaurants for first time
Lima will once again make history by hosting The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2026—one of the globe's most prestigious culinary events, where the annual ranking of the planet's 50 best restaurants is unveiled.
Sun, 12 Jul 2026