Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Thursday, October 29, 2026.
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Peru aims to exceed $140 billion in exports by 2040 through strengthen competitiveness
Peru aims to surpass $140 billion in exports by 2040, driven by the implementation of the National Multisectoral Foreign Trade Policy (PNMCE), which is designed to strengthen the competitiveness of the country’s foreign trade sector, according to the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur).
Thu, 29 Oct 2026
Puno to stage legend of Manco Cápac and Mama Ocllo on Lake Titicaca with over 500 actors
On November 5, more than 500 actors will participate in a reenactment of Manco Cápac and Mama Ocllo emerging from the waters of Lake Titicaca, announced Alexander Quispe Huaracha, president of the Regional Folklore Federation, in honor of the 358th anniversary of the Spanish founding of the city of Puno.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026
President Keiko Fujimori visited the Terrorism Confinement Center in El Salvador
The President of the Republic of Peru, Keiko Fujimori, arrived at the Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT)—a maximum-security prison in El Salvador—to learn about its operations, as part of bilateral cooperation on security and the fight against organized crime.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026
Peruvians with transplanted organs win 12 medals at Pan American games in Uruguay
A few years ago, their greatest challenges were related to their health and the wait for an organ that would allow them to continue living. Today, five Peruvians—recipients of kidney and liver transplants—are celebrating a triumph that has inspired the entire country: they won 12 medals at the first-ever Pan American Transplant Games, held in Maldonado, Uruguay.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026
Peruvian state television premieres the first flashmob in tribute to visit of Pope Leo XIV
The emblematic Plaza Mayor of Lima was the scene of a vibrant display of faith and joy. The members of the “Aguchita” choir, students from the José María Arguedas National University of Folklore, volunteers from the Vicariate of Youth of the Archbishopric of Lima and Callao recorded the first flashmob dedicated to the visit of Pope Leo XIV to Peru.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026
Prime Minister Galarreta: Peru's Government is firm in its decision to confront crime
Prime Minister Luis Galarreta stated today that the government is firmly committed to confronting crime. He highlighted progress made in public security during the first 92 days of President Keiko Fujimori’s administration.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026
Peru seeks double taxation avoidance agreement with Australia to boost investment
Peru is seeking to establish an agreement with Australia to avoid double taxation, with the goal of boosting investment, stated Deputy Minister of Mines Mayra Figueroa today. Figueroa is currently participating in the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC 2026), taking place in Sydney.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026
Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman will host 75,000 people to meet Pope Leo XIV in Cusco
As part of the preparations for the visit of Pope Leo XIV, the Ministry of Culture has overseen the site-preparation work at the Sacsayhuamán National Archaeological Park (PANS), which will host about 75,000 people who will come to this ancient site to meet the Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026
President Fujimori’s trip to El Salvador sends a strong signal to criminal gangs
Former Foreign Minister Luis Gonzales Posada believes that the trip to El Salvador by the President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, sends a strong and decisive signal regarding the fight against criminal gangs operating in the country.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026
Peru to relaunch hydroelectric power plant tenders to attract private investment
The Peruvian government is preparing to relaunch a package of tenders to promote new private investment in hydroelectric power plants. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to diversify the energy matrix and ensure the stability of the electricity supply as renewable energy sources continue to grow.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026
Tourism in Ayacucho: "Charming Passport” launched to discover attractions of Sarhua
Sarhua is opening its doors to tourism with an offering that invites travelers to discover its charms. Located in the province of Víctor Fajardo, in the Ayacucho region, the district has launched the "Charming Passport"—an initiative promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) designed to encourage visits to Peru’s "Charming Towns."
Thu, 29 Oct 2026
President Keiko Fujimori to meet today with El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, will pursue a work agenda in El Salvador focused on the exchange of experiences and the strengthening of bilateral cooperation regarding public security, the fight against organized crime, and other areas of common interest, such as health, education, and tourism.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026
Hay Festival!: A tribute to the life, work, and legacy of Peruvian poet Blanca Varela
On the centenary of the birth of Blanca Varela—one of the essential voices in 20th-century Latin American poetry—the Hay Festival Arequipa will pay tribute to her through four sessions dedicated to exploring her life, work, and legacy.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026
Congress approves supplementary credit to address El Niño and other urgent needs
The plenary of the Congress of the Republic approved the Executive branch’s legislative proposal to access supplementary credits. These funds are earmarked for financing measures to address the 2026–2027 El Niño phenomenon, as well as for boosting infrastructure, strengthening public security, and supporting health, education, and other essential services and obligations.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026
President Keiko Fujimori arrived in El Salvador for an official visit
The President of the Republic of Peru, Keiko Fujimori, arrived in El Salvador tonight for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026
Mining: Peru remains a strategic ally for investors worldwide
“Peru continues to be a strategic partner for the development of the mining sector and a destination offering opportunities to build new alliances with investors from around the world,” stated Mayra Figueroa Valderrama, Deputy Minister of Mines at the Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem).
Wed, 28 Oct 2026
Puno kicks off its 358th-anniversary celebrations with the colorful "Identity Parade 2026"
More than 30 dance groups took part in the "Puno Identity Parade 2026" (Corso de la Identidad Puneña 2026), an event that brought together local institutions, merchants, and residents to mark the beginning of the 358th-anniversary celebrations for the province of Puno.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026
Former Foreign Minister Tudela: President Fujimori’s trip to El Salvador is a wise choice
Former Foreign Minister Francisco Tudela has described President Keiko Fujimori’s trip to El Salvador as wise choice move, intended to learn about the prison management techniques that have enabled the country to confront organized crime.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026
Peruvian regions receive over $ 3.8 billion from the formal mining activity
Economic transfers generated by the formal mining activity to the Peruvian regions where such operations take place totaled 13.31 billion soles ($3.855 billion) between January and September 2026. This figure stems from the distribution of the *Canon Minero* (mining tax share), mining royalties, and fees for mining rights and penalties, the Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) reported today.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026
Researchers discover a new orchid species in the cloud forests of northern Peru
A team of researchers from the Pedro Ruiz Gallo National University, the National Forest and Wildlife Service (Serfor) which belongs to the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri), the University of Cambridge, and the Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza National University has discovered a new species of orchid in the high-Andean ecosystems and high-montane forests of the Yunga region in northern Peru.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026