Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Friday, October 23, 2026.
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President Keiko Fujimori: Peru’s first underground train will improve quality of life
President of the Republic Keiko Fujimori, highlighted the completion of excavations for all stations on Line 2 and the Line 4 branch of the Lima and Callao Metro, part of the construction of the country’s first underground metro system,. which will improve the quality of life of Lima and Callao inhabitants.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026
Noah’s ark: quinoa, kiwicha, and other peruvian crops added to the seed vault
Seeds of highly nutritious crops native to Peru—such as quinoa, kiwicha, chili peppers, and others—have been added to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway (also known as "Noah’s Ark") to help ensure global food security in the event of catastrophes or shortages.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026
Gold for Peru! Piccolo Clemente makes history, crowned world longboard champion
The Peruvian Benoit ‘Piccolo’ Clemente was crowned champion at the 2026 ISA World Longboard Championship, held at El Sunzal beach in El Salvador, claiming his second International Surfing Association (ISA) world title—his first having been won in 2019.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026
Peru’s mining exports grew by 55% between January and August 2026
Peru’s mining exports totaled $57.492 billion between January and August of this year—an increase of 55% compared to the same period in 2025 ($37.081 billion)—the National Society of Mining, Petroleum and Energy (SNMPE) reported today.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026
President Keiko Fujimori announces S/18 billion injection for 2027 to boost Peru’s economy
President Keiko Fujimori announced today that her administration will implement an additional injection of S/ 18 billion (approximately US$ 5.2 billion) for 2027. The initiative aims to protect the most vulnerable families, create jobs, strengthen public infrastructure, and sustain economic growth in the face of the climate-related and external shocks currently confronting the country.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026
Peru has the capacity to respond to El Niño thanks to solid macroeconomic fundamentals
Peru possesses solid macroeconomic fundamentals that allow it to address the risks stemming from the El Niño phenomenon through concrete actions and countercyclical policy, Minister of Economy and Finance Elmer Cuba Bustinza stated today.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026
La Libertad declares conservation of dry forests and páramos a matter of regional Interest
The conservation of the Marañón dry forests and the páramos (high-altitude moorlands) in three districts of Bolívar Province has been declared a matter of regional interest in the La Libertad region.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026
Peruvian Handicrafts: Ayacucho “Retablos” on display in Helsinki’s historic center
Residents and tourists in Helsinki now have the opportunity to view a selection of Peruvian handicrafts—specifically “retablos” (altarpiece-style boxes) from the Ayacucho region- at an exhibition hosted at the NH Collection Grand Hansa hotel, located in the historic center of the Finnish capital.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026
President Keiko Fujimori announces S/ 2.5 billion in grants for vulnerable families
President Keiko Fujimori announced today that the government will allocate 2.5 billion soles (around $ 728 million) for direct grants to vulnerable families. This initiative is part of a set of priority counter-cyclical fiscal policy measures aimed at mitigating the impact of external shocks and the El Niño phenomenon.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026
ExpoAmazónica 2026 in Pucallpa: Over 400 stands and 60,000 visitors expected
Pucallpa, the capital of the Ucayali region, hosts the opening today, Thursday the 22nd, of the 15th edition of ExpoAmazónica 2026, which will run until Sunday, October 25, at the Yarinacocha Fairgrounds.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026
Peru has the potential to attract more investment in the electric power sector
The outlook for the Peruvian economy is encouraging for the coming years, despite the impact of the El Niño phenomenon—a recurring, transient event in our country’s history, which is expected to be at its most intense in decades during the 2026–2027 period.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026
Newspaper “El Peruano” celebrates 201 years with a focus on innovation
The official gazette El Peruano has not only been a part of the country’s history since its founding 201 years ago, but it has also successfully adapted to technological shifts and new forms of communication.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026
Peru and Germany strengthen bilateral alliance against transnational organized crime
Foreign Minister Carlos Espá received a delegation from the German Parliament’s Committee on Internal Affairs—led by its chair, Member of Parliament Josef Oster—at the Torre Tagle Palace.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026
Extraordinary discovery in Manu! Scientists found out a new plant species
A team of scientists discovered a new plant species within Manu National Park and its buffer zone. It is a type of "bromeliad from the Andes of southeastern Peru," the National Service of State-Protected Natural Areas (Sernanp) reported this Wednesday, October 21.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026
President Fujimori: Peru now has a proactive government that travels to the regions
President of the Republic Keiko Fujimori highlighted today that her administration maintains a distinct and proactive working style—one characterized by traveling across the regions, listening to the needs of the population, resolving problems, and bringing projects to fruition that help improve the quality of life for the Peruvian people.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026
Surfer Sofía Mulanovich receives ‘Marca Perú’ license to boost sports tourism
Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Rogers Valencia, and the Executive President of Promperú, Teresa Mera Gómez, granted the ‘Marca Perú’ (Peru Brand) usage license to world surfing champion Sofía Mulanovich, in recognition of her athletic career and her contribution to the country’s international profile.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026
Credicorp maintains Peru’s GDP growth projection at 3.2% for 2026
Credicorp Capital has maintained its growth projections for the Peruvian economy—3.2% for 2026 and 3% for the coming year—though remains attentive to further information regarding the impact the El Niño phenomenon may have on Peru’s productive activity.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026
Senate plenary approves granting legislative powers to Government for security and El Niño
The Senate plenary approved today with 35 votes in favor, 18 against, and six abstentions, to grant legislative powers to the Executive branch for a period of 90 days, specifically concerning public security and the El Niño phenomenon.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026
The "Oscars" of Tourism: What are Peru’s nominations for 2026?
Peru has been nominated once again for the title of World’s Leading Culinary Destination at the 2026 World Travel Awards, aiming to secure the top spot for the fourteenth time in this prestigious competition—often referred to as the "Oscars" of tourism.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026
Svetlana Smolina: “Music can unite cultures and transcend our differences”
Music can immediately unite cultures and transcend differences, because it does not belong to a country as the music speaks the human language, points out the prominent Russian pianist Svetlana Smolina.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026