Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
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Peru: Fujimori, Chile's President express willingness to move forward on shared challenges
President-elect Keiko Fujimori met on Tuesday with Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast, with whom she discussed their willingness to jointly address challenges such as the fight against transnational crime, among other issues.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026
Peru: Keiko Fujimori and Paraguay's President address shared agenda
President-elect Keiko Fujimori met with Paraguay's President Santiago Peña on Tuesday morning at Torre Tagle Palace in Downtown Lima, where they reaffirmed the longstanding ties between their two nations.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026
Peru: Keiko Fujimori and Colombia's incoming Government to strengthen bilateral ties
President-elect Keiko Fujimori met with a special mission sent to Peru by Colombia's President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026
Peru: Keiko Fujimori receives greetings from Speaker of Morocco's House of Representatives
President-elect Keiko Fujimori received greetings from the Speaker of Morocco's House of Representatives, Rachid Talbi Alami.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026
Peru: Balcazar wishes President-elect Keiko Fujimori every success
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, wished President-elect Keiko Fujimori every success as she is set to be sworn in as the country's new head of state today, July 28, during a protocol ceremony to be held at the Congress of the Republic.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026
Peru: Cardinal Castillo urges nation to overcome division through justice and solidarity
Archbishop of Lima Carlos Castillo Mattasoglio on Tuesday urged Peruvians to overcome the country's divisions through justice, solidarity, and a commitment to the common good.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026
Peru: President Balcazar attends Solemn Mass and Te Deum at Lima Cathedral
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, attended on Tuesday the traditional Solemn Mass and Te Deum at the Basilica Cathedral of Lima, accompanied by all Cabinet members, led by Prime Minister Luis Arroyo.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026
Peru: Keiko Fujimori to be sworn in as President of the Republic today
Keiko Sofia Fujimori Higuchi will be sworn in as President of the Republic on Tuesday, July 28, during a solemn session at the Congress of the Republic.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026
Peru: President-elect and OAS Secretary General hold talks on region's challenges
Strengthening regional cooperation, democratic institutions, and the region's shared challenges were among the topics addressed during the meeting between Peru's President-elect Keiko Fujimori and Organization of American States (OAS) Secretary General Albert R. Ramdin on Monday.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026
Peru: President-elect Fujimori meets with delegations from China, Japan, and South Korea
Hours before being sworn in as President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori received on Monday delegations from the Governments of the People's Republic of China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea, which will attend the presidential transfer of power at the Bicameral Congress this Tuesday.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026
Peru: President-elect Keiko Fujimori meets with King Felipe VI of Spain
Peru's President-elect Keiko Fujimori met with King Felipe VI of Spain on Monday.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026
Peru: President Balcazar welcomes King of Spain at Government Palace
In one of his first engagements after reaching Peru, King Felipe VI of Spain was received at the Government Palace by President Jose Maria Balcazar on Monday afternoon.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026
Peru's Bicameral Congress: Senate and Chamber of Deputies formally installed
The chairmen of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies of the Congress of the Republic declared the first regular legislative session of their respective chambers officially installed during sessions held on Monday morning.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026
Peru: Fujimori meets with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State to strengthen bilateral ties
Peru's President-elect Keiko Fujimori held a meeting with United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau in Lima on Monday.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026
Carlos Espa: Peru's Foreign Affairs Ministry will place the State at citizens' service
Lawyer and journalist Carlos Espa, who will become Foreign Affairs Minister in President-elect Keiko Fujimori's administration, said Monday that the Foreign Affairs Ministry will ensure the Peruvian State serves citizens and contributes to national reconciliation.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026
Elmer Cuba: Goal is to ensure Peru's economic growth translates into better jobs
The incoming Minister of Economy and Finance, Elmer Cuba, said Monday that the incoming Government's goal is to ensure Peru's economic growth translates into better jobs, higher wages, and adequate public services.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026
Peru: Galarreta says Government will be one of extensive dialogue
The Vice President-elect of the Republic, Luis Galarreta, who will serve as Prime Minister, announced Monday that his administration will be one of extensive dialogue, not only with political forces but also with social organizations and various sectors of Peru.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026
Pacatnamu may revolutionize knowledge of northern Peru's ancient civilizations
The sacred city of Pacatnamu could become one of Peru's most important archaeological projects because of its potential to reveal previously unknown aspects of the political, religious, and ceremonial organization of the pre-Hispanic societies of the northern coast.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026
Peru: Elmer Cuba to serve as Economy-Finance Minister, Carlos Espa as Foreign Minister
President-elect Keiko Fujimori announced on Monday that Elmer Cuba will serve as the next Minister of Economy and Finance, while Carlos Espa will assume the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs in her first Cabinet.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026
Peru: Keiko Fujimori announces Luis Galarreta as Prime Minister
President-elect Keiko Fujimori announced on Monday that Luis Galarreta will serve as Prime Minister in her administration, which takes office on July 28.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026