Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
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Stay informed with the latest and most important news from Peru. Covering politics, economy, society, and more.
NatGeo features a special on Machu Picchu, highlighting impressive Inca engineering
The precision of its stone walls, the absence of mortar in its primary structures, and an advanced water management system make Machu Picchu one of the greatest examples of Inca engineering—a civilization that built a citadel high in the Peruvian Andes without the use of iron or steel.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026
Air Canada resumes flights Lima-Toronto, and Lima-Montreal with four weekly frequencies
Air Canada announced that it resumed direct flights between Lima and the cities of Toronto and Montreal on Monday, October 26, re-establishing non-stop service between Peru and Canada for the 2026–2027 season.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026
"Perú, Mucho Gusto" gastronomic fair: schedule, costs, and how to get there
Lima will host a new edition of the fair that delights the palate: "Perú, Mucho Gusto Lima," a gastronomic event running from October 30 to November 1 on the Costa Verde esplanade in Magdalena del Mar. Organized by PromPerú, the fair will be open to the public continuously from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026
Olga Tañón and Tito El Bambino together!! They’ll have the city of Lima dancing in 2027!
Lima is getting ready to sing, dance, and give it their all on the dance floor. Two heavyweights of Latin music are coming together on the same stage to set the capital on fire. Olga Tañón—the explosive "Mujer de Fuego" (Woman of Fire)—and Tito El Bambino, one of the biggest names in reggaeton, will headline *Lima Latin Duo Vol. 2*.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026
Minister Valencia: Peru reports fully booked flights for the dates of Pope Leo XIV’s visit
Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism Rogers Valencia stated today that flights are fully booked for the dates of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Peru, scheduled for November 11–16, 2026.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026
Lambayeque museums extend opening hours for the visit of Pope Leo XIV
The Ministry of Culture will implement an extraordinary extension of opening hours for three museums in the Lambayeque region from November 1 to 15, in conjunction with the “Paths of Pope Leo XIV” route and the upcoming visit of the Supreme Pontiff to the region.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026
Pope Leo XIV confirms that his visit to Peru will proceed according to planned schedule
Pope Leo XIV has confirmed that he will carry out his planned trip to Latin America following his recovery from surgery for lung cancer. In a statement, the Vatican clarified that Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Journey to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru—scheduled for November 6–17, 2026—"will proceed according to the previously published schedule."
Mon, 26 Oct 2026
Editora Perú joins "Marca Perú" due to its corporate track record and country contribution
The Peruvian Commission for the Promotion of Exports and Tourism (PromPerú) has granted the *Empresa Peruana de Servicios Editoriales* (Editora Perú) the license and certifications for the "Marca Perú" (Peru Brand) for institutional use, covering both the company itself and its brands: the official gazette *El Peruano* and the news agency *Agencia Andina*.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026
President Fujimori: "Order is being restored, and control of prisons will be reclaimed"
President of the Republic Keiko Fujimori emphasized today that order is being restored and control of the prisons will be reclaimed, stressing that no illegal signals or communications of any kind to the outside world will be permitted.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026
inPERU begins meetings with major investment banks in New York to attract capital
A delegation of more than 80 representatives from Peru’s public and private sectors has arrived in New York to participate in the 19th inPERU Roadshow. The initiative aims to attract new investment, strengthen international market confidence in the Peruvian economy, and promote business opportunities within the country’s strategic sectors.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026
President Fujimori lead operations against illegal telecom stations surrounding prisons
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori Higuchi, lead simultaneous operation against illegal telecom stations located in the vicinity of penitentiary facilities, as part of the Unified Command’s efforts in the fight against crime.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026
The Peruvian Amazon needs verifiable goals to drive its sustainable development.
During Expo Amazónica Ucayali 2026, the president of Ceplan highlighted the need to coordinate efforts among the three levels of government and the private sector to foster sustainable development and reduce regional disparities.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026
Intipampa Solar expansion plant strengthens renewable energy generation in Southern Peru
The entry into operation of the Intipampa Solar expansion plant strengthens renewable energy generation in southern Peru, highlighted Minister of Energy and Mines Guillermo Shinno.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026
Armed Forces and National Police deal a blow of over S/ 20 million to illegal mining
A major blow was dealt to the operational and logistical capacity of illegal mining in Madre de Dios through joint interdiction operations carried out on October 23 and 24.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026
President Keiko Fujimori congratulates Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his reelection
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, extended her congratulations today to the leader of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, on his reelection in the general elections held in that country. She also conveyed her greetings to the Brazilian people who participated in this democratic process.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026
Raúl Orlandini and José Carlos Vallejo emerge victorious at the 2026 Caminos del Inca
One of the toughest challenges in Peruvian motorsport concluded with two category wins for Team LIQUI MOLY. After traversing thousands of grueling kilometers across the country’s mountain ranges, the 2026 edition of the Caminos del Inca saw Raúl ‘Mono’ Orlandini and José Carlos Vallejo claim the top spots on the podium.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026
Peru reports zero active forest fires following weeks of emergency
After several weeks of battling forest fires across various regions of Peru, the country reports zero active fires as of this morning—encouraging news for the population and for the protection of natural resources.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026
Peru and Chile hold the 14th meeting for political consultation and coordination mechanism
Peru and Chile held the 14th meeting of the Political Consultation and Coordination Mechanism in Lima. The delegations were led by Peru’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Eric Anderson Machado, and Chile’s Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Patricio Torres Espinosa.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026
President of Peru calls on regional and local authorities to work together
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, called on regional and local authorities to strengthen collaboration across all three levels of government. The goal is to address the urgent needs of the population, advance pending projects, and develop medium- and long-term solutions that contribute to the well-being of Peruvian families.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026
Peru’s countercyclical economic policy aims at maintaining and strengthening employment
Minister of Economy and Finance Elmer Cuba stated today that a primary objective of the countercyclical fiscal policy—which the government will implement to address the impacts of the El Niño phenomenon, rising international oil prices, and higher interest rates—is to maintain and protect jobs for the Peruvian people, as recent indicators show a positive trend in this area.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026