Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
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Government ratifies Peru-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement
The Peruvian Government has ratified the Free Trade Agreement between the Republic of Peru and Hong Kong (China), which was signed on November 15, 2024, in the city of Lima.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026
Israel's Foreign Affairs Minister congratulates Peru's President-elect
President-elect Keiko Fujimori held a phone conversation with Israeli Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa'ar, who congratulated her on the role she will assume starting July 28.
Wed, 15 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 installed on July 27 are.
Wed, 15 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.
Wed, 15 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.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026
Peru: President-elect Keiko Fujimori meets with Morocco's Ambassador
President-elect Keiko Fujimori received Moroccan Ambassador to Peru Amin Chaoudri at her headquarters in Lima's San Isidro district.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026
Peru's President: We are strengthening police intelligence and technology to combat crime
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, said on Tuesday that his administration has strengthened the Peruvian State's response to crime through a comprehensive strategy that combines operational measures, crime prevention, territorial intervention, and coordination among the institutions responsible for citizen security.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026
Peru: President-elect Keiko Fujimori meets with UAE Ambassador
President-elect Keiko Fujimori met with United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador to Peru Ibrahim Salem Humaid Ali Alalawi to strengthen friendship bonds with one of the country's main trading partners in the Middle East.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026
Peru: President Balcazar leads Third 2026 National Citizen Security Council Session
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, led the Third Regular 2026 Session of the National Citizen Security Council (CONASEC) at the Government Palace in Lima.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026
Peru's Bicameral Congress: Explore the Senate Chamber's facilities
As part of the implementation of the bicameral Congress, which will take effect on July 27, the Senate Chamber has been renovated and is fully equipped for senators to begin their debate sessions.
Tue, 14 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.
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