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Peru's Breaking News for Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
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Peru: Presidency of Republic highlights Inti Raymi celebration
The Presidency of the Republic on Wednesday highlighted the significance of the Inti Raymi festival for the country, celebrated in Cusco today, June 24.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026
Peru highlights Inter-American Democratic Charter's continued validity at OAS
Peru's Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Pareja highlighted the importance and full validity of the Inter-American Democratic Charter at the 56th General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), held in Panama City.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026
Not Even the FIFA World Cup slows tourism in Cusco: Region posts 4% growth
The FIFA World Cup being held in Mexico, the United States, and Canada has not affected the flow of tourists visiting the Peruvian city of Cusco, as well as the southeastern region's various archaeological and natural attractions. In fact, the first half of the year has recorded 4% growth.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026
Peru welcomes 1.37 million international tourists in first five months of 2026
Peru recorded the arrival of 1,369,992 international tourists between January and May of this year, a year-on-year increase of 0.6% compared to the same period in 2025, according to the latest report by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur).
Wed, 24 Jun 2026
BCR: Peru's non-traditional exports up 3.4% in April 2026
Peru's non-traditional exports grew 3.4% in April 2026 compared to the same month a year earlier, driven by a 4.4% increase in the average export price, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026
Peru: Country risk down to 104, below region's average
The country risk —measured by the EMBIG Peru spread— decreased 5 basis points (bps) from 109 to 104 between June 10 and 17, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026
Peru: President Balcazar delivers tablets in San Martin, reaffirms commitment to education
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, led the delivery of electronic tablets at Educational Institution No. 00533 Jose Galvez, located in Soritor district, Moyobamba province, San Martin region.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026
Peru: BCR projects a faster decline in oil, fuel prices
The Central Reserve Bank (BCR) projected that oil and fuel prices would decline more rapidly than previously expected due to a potential agreement between the United States and Iran to bring an end to the conflict involving the two nations and ensure the safe passage of these energy sources through the Strait of Hormuz.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026
BCR forecasts record Peru's trade surplus of nearly US$50 billion in 2026
The Central Reserve Bank (BCR) estimated that the country's trade surplus would reach almost US$50 billion by the end of this year, driven by higher terms-of-trade projections.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026
Peru: President Balcazar signs healthcare center construction commitment in San Martin
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, on Tuesday participated in the signing of the land transfer commitment for the construction of the new Soritor Healthcare Center in Moyobamba province, San Martin region.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026
Peru–Guatemala Free Trade Agreement to enter into force on July 1
The Government has ordered the implementation, effective July 1, 2026, of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Peru and Guatemala, as well as the Protocol to the Free Trade Agreement between the two countries.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026
Peru: Cusco Police and U.S. Embassy seek to geolocate missing tourist
The search for tourist Ian Thomas Treger, 29, continues in Peru's southeastern Cusco region. Likewise, coordination efforts with the U.S. Embassy could enable support from Google or other companies to help geolocate him.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026
Peru: President Balcazar arrives in Tarapoto on first official visit to San Martin
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, arrived at Tarapoto Airport on Tuesday for his first official visit to Peru's San Martín region, from where he will travel to the Soritor district in Moyobamba province.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026
Peru: Export goods recording the highest trade volume at Chancay Port
Avocados, metallic minerals, gunpowder and explosives, palm oil, and grapes rank among the export goods with the highest volume of shipments through the Port of Chancay, whose total export value has reached US$1.343 billion since the start of its operations.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026
Peru: Chancay Port strengthens trade security and competitiveness
The Port of Chancay is strengthening its security and competitiveness in foreign trade through the commissioning of high-tech equipment donated by the United States, consisting of modern non-intrusive inspection scanners, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MTC) highlighted.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026
BCR raises Peru's economic growth forecast to 3.4% for 2026
The Central Reserve Bank (BCR) raised its forecast for Peru's 2026 economic growth from 3.2% to 3.4%, driven by an improved outlook for non-primary sectors and stronger private spending, according to the June Inflation Report presented by the institution's governor, Julio Velarde.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026
Peru: Net International Reserves total US$98.433 bn on June 16
Peru's net international reserves amounted to US$98.433 billion as of June 16, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026
Peru: President meets with representatives of Indigenous peoples at Government Palace
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, received representatives of the National Organization of Special Justice of Indigenous, Native, and Farming Peoples (Onajepinc) at the Government Palace in Lima.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026
BCR: Peru's non-traditional exports up 3.4% in April 2026
Peru's non-traditional exports grew 3.4% in April 2026 compared to the same month a year earlier, driven by a 4.4% increase in the average export price, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026
2026 Elections: Peru's new Andean Parliament Representatives
The National Elections Board (JNE) recently proclaimed the results of the 2026 General Elections.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026