Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Monday, July 20, 2026.
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Peru's ERM 2026: Find out which authorities will be elected on Oct 4
The Regional and Municipal Elections (ERM 2026) will be held nationwide.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026
BCR: Peru's formal employment up 4.2% in May as 251,000 jobs were created
Formal employment in Peru maintained its positive trend in May 2026, growing 4.2% from the same month a year earlier and generating 251,000 new jobs nationwide, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported on Monday.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026
Peru: Country risk down to 105, below region's average
The country risk—measured by the EMBIG Peru spread—decreased 3 basis points (bps) from 108 to 105 between July 8 and 15, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026
Peru: Net International Reserves total US$99.489 bn on July 14
Peru's net international reserves amounted to US$99.489 billion as of July 14, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026
Peru: Evidence of ritual feasts and new pottery found at sacred city of Pacatnamu
In just one week of excavations at the Pacatnamu archaeological complex in the Jequetepeque Valley, the Pacatnamu Archaeological Project documented food remains brought from different ecological zones, a sacred fruit used in blood rituals, pottery fragments of various styles, evidence of ritual temple burials, and layers of reoccupation by the Moche and Lambayeque cultures.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026
Peru's President: We are acting swiftly in response to Junin earthquakes
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, stated that the Government has been responding immediately to the earthquakes that struck Junin region by sending humanitarian aid and coordinating with regional authorities to assist affected families.
Mon, 20 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 officially installed on July 27 are.
Sun, 19 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.
Sun, 19 Jul 2026
Peru: 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.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026
Peru: 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.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026
President-elect Fujimori reaffirms Peru's commitment to strengthening democracy
President-elect Keiko Fujimori delivered a speech at the Libertas Forum, organized by the European People's Party (EPP) in Madrid. At the event, she reaffirmed Peru's commitment to democracy and strengthening cooperation between Europe and Ibero-America.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026
MEF: Peru's fiscal deficit narrowed to 1.3% of GDP in June 2026 on higher revenue
Peru has strengthened its capacity to respond to climate events such as El Niño phenomenon after reducing its rolling annual fiscal deficit to 1.3% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in June 2026, Economy and Finance Minister Rodolfo Acuña stated on Friday.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026
Peru's President: We are committed to building a nation-state
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, on Friday said his administration is always committed to building a nation-state that includes all Peruvians.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026
Peru: President Balcazar inaugurates Ruraq Maki 2026
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, on Friday inaugurated the "Ruraq Maki, Made by Hand" traditional art and handicrafts exhibition and sale.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026
BCR: Peru has been the fastest-growing country in South America this century
Central Reserve Bank (BCR) Governor Julio Velarde stated that Peru has been the fastest-growing country in South America so far in the 21st century, a performance that—he noted—has been made possible by the macroeconomic stability maintained over the past few decades.
Fri, 17 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.
Fri, 17 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.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026
Peru and U.S. strengthen joint efforts to combat organized crime
Deputy Justice Minister Shadia Valdez met on Thursday at the U.S. Embassy in Peru with officials from the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
Fri, 17 Jul 2026
Peru in U.S. reaffirms commitment to combating terrorism and organized crime
During his working visit to Washington, D.C., Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Pareja led the Peruvian delegation on Thursday at the Ministerial on the Resurgence of Political Terrorism, convened by the United States Department of State.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026
Peru: President leads International Specialty Coffee Fair (Ficafe) launch
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, participated in the launch ceremony of the International Specialty Coffee Fair (Ficafe Cusco 2026), reaffirming the Government's commitment to strengthening Peru's coffee sector and promoting one of the country's leading export products.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026