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Peru's Breaking News for Saturday, June 27, 2026.
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Peru: Castillo de Huarmey find reveals Peruvian Hairless Dog's ritual role
The discovery of Peruvian Hairless Dog remains at the Castillo de Huarmey Archaeological Complex in Ancash region constitutes one of the oldest and best-preserved examples of this iconic breed native to Peru.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026
Peru: Government dispatches over 40 firefighters to Venezuela for rescue operations
Interior Minister Jose Zapata on Friday saw off a contingent of 44 members of the General Corps of Volunteer Firefighters of Peru (CGBVP).
Sat, 27 Jun 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: Runoff winner to receive credentials on July 15
National Elections Board (JNE) Chairman Roberto Burneo announced on Friday that the credentials for the presidential ticket that won the 2026 General Elections will be awarded at the Lima-based Grand National Theater on Wednesday, July 15.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: 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 Friday, qualifying them to be sworn into office for the 2026–2031 legislative term.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: 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 Friday, the Chamber of Deputies will be composed of 130 legislators.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026
Peru: Government deploys rescue team, humanitarian aid to Venezuela
The Peruvian Government and people express their solidarity with the citizens of Venezuela over the profound sorrow caused by the powerful earthquakes that struck their country, resulting in loss of lives, injuries, and severe material damage, the President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, said in a statement on Friday.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026
Turkish Airlines to start Istanbul-Lima operations in 2027
The Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MTC) has announced that Turkish Airlines will officially enter the Peruvian market in 2027.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026
Peru: Mining investments exceed US$2.051 billion as of end-April, up 43.5%
The Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) on Friday reported that mining investment in Peru exceeded US$2.051 billion between January and April 2026. This represented a 43.5% increase compared to the same period last year.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: National Elections Board explains how votes are processed
Following voting in the June 7 presidential runoff election, a key stage of the electoral process began: the vote count. The National Elections Board (JNE) outlines the procedures through which votes are processed.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026
Major economies recognize Peru as a key producer for energy transition
Representatives of the European Union and countries from Europe, the Americas, and Asia highlighted Peru's key role in the world mining market for the global energy transition, the Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) reported.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026
Foreign Affairs Ministry: Peru's OECD accession advances as a national strategic priority
Peru's accession process to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is advancing as a strategic priority for national development, Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Eric Anderson emphasized.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026
Peru's Blue Helmets head to Africa, marking 10 years in peacekeeping missions
A total of 180 members of the Armed Forces, comprising the 11th Contingent of the Peru Engineering Company, are preparing to deploy on July 7 to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA).
Fri, 26 Jun 2026
Peru and UK join forces to conserve ancient Shihuahuaco trees using AI
Since June 24, Peru has a new technological tool to strengthen the conservation of its forests, particularly the ancient Shihuahuaco trees.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: EU EOM rejects fraud claims without evidence
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) on Thursday rejected the narrative alleging election fraud without evidence, following Peru's presidential runoff election.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026
2026 Elections: These are Peru's new Andean Parliament representatives
The National Elections Board (JNE) on Thursday proclaimed the results of the 2026 General Elections for the Senate and Andean Parliament.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: Learn about the Senate's main functions
Following the official proclamation of results by the National Elections Board (JNE) on Thursday, the Senate, the Chamber of Deputies, and the Andean Parliament have been constituted.
Thu, 25 Jun 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.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026
Peru 2026 Election: Runoff results expected to be officially declared on July 3
National Elections Board (JNE) Chairman Roberto Burneo on Thursday estimated that the second-round election results would be officially declared on Friday, July 3, marking the completion of the final milestone in the 2026 General Elections.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026
Peru: Colonial records reveal Afro-descendants' healing practices in 18th century
Judicial records from the colonial period preserve testimonies that make it possible to reconstruct healing practices carried out by enslaved and freed people of African descent in Callao, Peru, during the 18th century.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026
Peru: BCR projects record US$118 billion in exports for 2026
The Central Reserve Bank (BCR) on Thursday projected that exports would reach a historic record of US$118.171 billion by the end of this year, surpassing the US$90.082 billion registered in 2025.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026