Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
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U.S. Government congratulates Keiko Fujimori on election victory
The United States Government congratulated Keiko Fujimori on her election victory in Peru's June 7 presidential runoff.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026
President Balcazar: We are protecting Peruvians' health
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, stated that his administration is working to protect the health of Peruvian citizens.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026
Peru: Prime Minister leads coordination meeting for Pope Leo XIV's visit
Prime Minister Luis Arroyo chaired a coordination meeting to prepare for Pope Leo XIV's historic visit to Peru.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026
Peru: President Balcazar participates in 'Digital Seal' launch ceremony
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, participated in the launch ceremony of the "Digital Seal" on Tuesday.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: JNE confirms July 3 as official results proclamation date
National Elections Board (JNE) spokesperson Jorge Valdivia reaffirmed on Tuesday that July 3 remains the estimated date for the official proclamation of the 2026 General Elections presidential vote results.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026
Peru: Government expresses condolences to Saudi Arabia over deadly helicopter crash
Peru expressed its condolences on Tuesday over the loss of life in Saudi Arabia following a helicopter crash.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026
Israel, Uruguay, Paraguay, Panama and Bolivia congratulate Fujimori on election victory
Israeli Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa'ar on Tuesday congratulated Popular Force Party candidate Keiko Fujimori on her victory in the presidential runoff, after the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) completed the vote count.
Tue, 30 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 June 26, the Chamber of Deputies will be composed of 130 legislators.
Tue, 30 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 on June 26, qualifying them to be sworn into office for the 2026–2031 legislative term.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026
Foreign Affairs Ministry: Four Peruvians reported missing in Venezuela have been found
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the four Peruvians reported missing in Venezuela by their relatives, following the double earthquake that caused hundreds of deaths and widespread destruction, have been found.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026
Bolivia, Argentina and Colombia congratulate Keiko Fujimori on presidential runoff victory
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Pereira, Argentine President Javier Milei, and Colombian President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella congratulated Popular Force Party candidate Keiko Fujimori on her victory in Peru's presidential runoff.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026
OAS Secretary General congratulates Keiko Fujimori, wishes her success
Organization of American States (OAS) Secretary General Albert R. Ramdin spoke with Popular Force Party candidate Keiko Fujimori on Monday, congratulating her on her victory in the presidential runoff and expressing his best wishes for a successful term in office.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026
Peru's ONPE at 100%: Keiko Fujimori 50.135%, Roberto Sanchez 49.865%
With 100% of electoral records counted by the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE), Popular Force Party candidate Keiko Fujimori secured 50.135% of the vote, while Together for Peru Party candidate Roberto Sanchez received 49.865%.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026
Peru's BCR: Credit up 9.1% year-on-year in May, highest rate since March 2021
Total credit to the private sector—which includes loans granted by banks, finance companies, municipal and rural savings banks, plus cooperatives—accelerated its year-on-year growth rate from 8.6% in April to 9.1% in May, the highest year-on-year rate since March 2021, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported Monday.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026
Peru: PCM highlights dialogue on Seven Colors Mountain management
The Presidency of the Council of Ministers (PCM) reported that the Chillihuani farming community and the Llaqto sector agreed that a commission will temporarily take over the collection of admission fees to the Mountain of Seven Colors–Vinicunca, one of the leading tourist destinations in Cusco region and Peru.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026
INEI: Peru's trade grew 7.31% in April, strongest expansion so far in 2026
The trade sector grew 7.31% in April 2026, the highest growth rate recorded so far this year, driven by the performance of wholesale, retail, and automotive activities, the National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI) reported.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026
Peru's Ignacio Buse claims first Wimbledon win
Peruvian tennis player Ignacio Buse opened his Wimbledon campaign with a victory over American Emilio Nava on Monday.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026
Defense Ministry highlights Jose Olaya's bravery 203 years after his sacrifice
The Ministry of Defense (Mindef) highlighted the commemoration, on June 29, of the 203rd anniversary of the sacrifice of Jose Olaya Balandra, a martyr of Peru's independence.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026
Foreign Affairs Ministry to evacuate two Peruvians affected by Venezuela earthquake
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Monday that it has arranged the return to Peru of two Peruvian citizens residing in La Guaira, Venezuela, one of the states hardest hit by the recent high-magnitude earthquakes in said country.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026
Peru: Country risk at 114, below region's average
The country risk —measured by the EMBIG Peru spread— increased 10 basis points (bps) from 104 to 114 between June 17 and 24, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026