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Peru's Breaking News for Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
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U.S. Assistant Secretary for International Security visits Peru to strengthen cooperation
U.S. Ambassador to Peru, Bernie Navarro, indicated today that the U.S. Assistant Secretary for International Security, Thomas DiNanno, is visiting Peru to strengthen cooperation in the fight against drugs.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026
Foreign Ministry commemorates 55 years of diplomatic relations between Peru and China
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs commemorated the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Peru and the People's Republic of China during a ceremony that included the exchange of congratulatory letters between the President of Peru, Keiko Fujimori, and the President of China, Xi Jinping.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026
El Niño phenomenon: 20 bridges and machinery deployed to address road emergencies
The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) has deployed machinery and transported 20 bridges to the northern part of the country as part of its preparation and response efforts for potential emergencies that could be triggered by the El Niño phenomenon, announced the head of the ministry, Angelo Tangherlini.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026
School tourism: Cajamarca expects to welcome 150,000 students on class trips in 2026
From August through November, the city of Cajamarca experiences its "school tourism" season. This year, the period is expected to conclude with the arrival of 150,000 visitors—primarily students in the sixth grade of primary school and the fifth grade of secondary school—who have chosen this destination for their traditional class trips, according to the Regional Directorate of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Dircetur).
Tue, 03 Nov 2026
President Keiko Fujimori: Government unlocks key projects for the public
President Keiko Fujimori Higuchi stated today that the government is unblocking projects that are fundamental for policyholders and the general public, as she presided over the commencement of works to put into operation the EsSalud Torre Trecca (Trecca Tower) in Lima.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026
Peru has the potential to attract more investment in energy security.
For many, it is now just a memory, but it was once common to see public buses, trucks, and cars on the streets of Lima emitting large quantities of carbon dioxide (CO2) from their exhaust pipes, at times making the air unbreathable. Similarly, in many households, the use of kerosene stoves released toxic gases that were harmful to both human health and the environment.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026
El Niño: Tumbes endures extraordinary rainfall of up to 110 liters per square meter
In recent days, Tumbes has endured extraordinary rainfall reaching up to 110 liters per square meter. The province of Zarumilla was the most severely affected, with flooding reported in several localities, forcing the evacuation of residents.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026
President Fujimori: The goal is to restore order, and the ultimate path will lead to peace
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, led the presentation of results today regarding operations carried out by the Pataz Unified Command—comprising the Armed Forces and the National Police of Peru—and reaffirmed that the government will not back down in the fight against organized crime.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026
President Keiko Fujimori announces a nationwide reorganization of the prison population
President Keiko Fujimori stated that her administration will carry out a reorganization of the entire prison population nationwide, with the most dangerous inmates to be transferred to Challapalca prison.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026
World figures began to arrive in Peru for the ISA World Surfing Games
Eight-time world champion, Australian Stephanie Gilmore, is already in Punta Rocas south of Lima, recognizing the competition scene where the 2026 edition of the ISA World Surfing Games will take place.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026
Peruvian tennis player Ignacio Buse triumphs in his debut at the 2026 Rolex Paris Masters
Peruvian tennis player Ignacio Buse (ATP No. 33) began his campaign at the Rolex Paris Masters—the season’s last Masters 1000 event—on a high note, securing a decisive 6-2, 6-4 victory over Belgium’s Zizou Bergs (ATP No. 39) this Monday.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026
Formal mining sector contributed $ 8.4 billion in tax revenue from January to August 2026
Tax revenue from the mining sector reached 29,106.2 million soles ($ 8.4 billion) between January and August this year, which represents an 80.1% increase over the 16,156.7 million soles ($ 4.6 billion) collected during the same period in 2025, according to the Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem).
Mon, 02 Nov 2026
Credit to the private sector in Peru grows 10.3% year-on-year in September 2026
Total credit to the private sector—which includes loans granted by banks, financial institutions, municipal and rural savings banks, and cooperatives—maintained a year-on-year growth rate of 10.3% in September 2026, the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP) reported today.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026
President Keiko Fujimori: Peru’s Government deals a major blow to criminal organizations
President of the Republic Keiko Fujimori highlighted today the recent operation by the Pataz Unified Command, which led to the capture of the criminal Juver Jair Carbajal Cruz—known as "Goku"—along with other members of the criminal gang "La Gran Alianza" ("The Great Alliance"). She underscored that these arrests represent a "very significant blow" to criminal organizations.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026
Foreign Minister Carlos Espá visits Portugal to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation
Foreign Minister Carlos Espá has begun an official visit to Portugal, where he met with his Portuguese counterpart, Minister of Foreign Affairs Paulo Rangel, to strengthen bilateral relations and foster new opportunities for cooperation on matters of common interest.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026
Peru's government succeeds in Expelling 95% of illegal miners from protected natural areas
Minister of the Environment Vladimiro Huaroc reported that the government has succeeded in expelling 95% of illegal miners from buffer zones and protected natural areas targeted by recent interventions. This follows a joint operation in La Pampa, Madre de Dios, involving the National Police, the Army, and the Public Prosecutor’s Office.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026
Traffic to Machu Picchu restored following rockfall on Hiram Bingham road
Tourist bus service between Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo) and the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu returned to normal this morning, following the clearing of rocks that had fallen earlier today, Monday, November 2, onto a section of the Hiram Bingham Road.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026
November is here, and these regions offer the trip of your dreams!
The eleventh—and penultimate—month of the year arrives packed with festivities across various regions and provinces of Peru, inviting you to travel, join the celebrations, and enjoy iconic tourist attractions.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026
Peruvian avocado exports exceed $1.3 billion in the January–August 2026 period
Peruvian avocado exports totaled $1.348 billion between January and August of this year—an 8.6% increase compared to the same period in 2025—the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) reported today.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026
President Keiko Fujimori: Government fully mobilized to address emergency caused by rains
President of the Republic Keiko Fujimori stated that the government is fully mobilized to address the emergency caused by heavy rains associated with the El Niño phenomenon.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026