Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Monday, July 13, 2026.
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Peru has 24 trade agreements covering 87% of exports
Since the Free Trade Agreement with Guatemala entered into force this month, Peru has 24 trade agreements in force, so we analyze their impact on the national economy.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026
General Command of Pacific Operations strengthens Peru's Presence at RIMPAC 2026
As part of the RIMPAC 2026 multinational exercise, General Commander of Pacific Operations ,Vice Admiral Gian Marco Chiapperini, paid a professional visit to the Combined Maritime Task Force Command Post at the K. Mark Takai Pacific Warfighting Center, located at Pearl Harbor Naval Base in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026
Peru: Country risk down to 108, below region's average
The country risk—measured by the EMBIG Peru spread—decreased 2 basis points (bps) from 110 to 108 between July 1 and 8, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026
Peru: Net International Reserves total US$99.700 bn on July 7
Peru's net international reserves amounted to US$99.700 billion as of July 7, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Mon, 13 Jul 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.
Mon, 13 Jul 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.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026
Nearly 9 million Peruvians identify as Indigenous or Afro-Peruvian
A total of 8,760,093 Peruvians identify as members of an Indigenous or native people or the Afro-Peruvian people, according to the results of the 2025 National Census presented by the National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI), the Ministry of Culture (Mincul) reported.
Sun, 12 Jul 2026
Peru to host The World's 50 Best Restaurants for first time
Lima will once again make history by hosting The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2026—one of the globe's most prestigious culinary events, where the annual ranking of the planet's 50 best restaurants is unveiled.
Sun, 12 Jul 2026
Hundreds of Peruvian newborns named after Norway's striker Haaland
Droves of Peruvian soccer fans have named their newborns after Norway's star striker Erling Haaland ahead of his team's World Cup quarter-final against England, the National Registry of Identification and Civil Status (Reniec) reported.
Sat, 11 Jul 2026
Peru: Defense Ministers from 33 countries sign Cusco Declaration to strengthen cooperation
Defense ministers and representatives from 33 countries across the continent signed the Cusco Declaration, the final document of the 17th Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (CMDA), reaffirming their commitment to strengthening hemispheric cooperation to address common threats and enhancing regional coordination on defense matters.
Sat, 11 Jul 2026
UK: Peru unveils first comprehensive railway development plan
With the Railway Development Master Plan to 2050, Peru now has, for the first time, a comprehensive vision for implementing a modern and competitive railway system, United Kingdom's Ambassador to Peru, Su-Lin Garbett-Shiels, stated on Friday.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
Chile's President speaks with Keiko Fujimori, to attend Peru's presidential inauguration
Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast announced that he will attend the inauguration of Keiko Fujimori as Peru's new president, a ceremony scheduled to take place on July 28 at the Congress of the Republic in Lima.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
Peru: Exports total US$45.128 billion in first five months, up 37%
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) reported that Peruvian goods exports increased 37% from January to May 2026 to US$45.128 billion, marking 25 consecutive months of growth in overseas sales.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
ONPE: Voter turnout reached 72% in Peru's runoff election
The National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) revealed the main voter turnout figures for the 2026 presidential runoff, in which Popular Force Party candidate Keiko Fujimori emerged victorious and will assume the Presidency of the Republic on July 28, 2026.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
Peru: Contract awarded to update Machu Picchu's carrying capacity study
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) awarded the contract to the company that will update the Machu Picchu llaqta's carrying capacity study, a key process for determining—based on technical and scientific criteria—the actual number of visitors the Wonder of the World and Peru's leading tourist attraction can receive.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
Peru: President Balcazar wishes Keiko Fujimori a successful administration
Head of State Jose Maria Balcazar wished President-elect Keiko Fujimori a successful administration, noting that Popular Force Party has experienced members. Likewise, the top official noted that both parties will continue addressing the transition process at the Government Palace on July 16.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
Peru: BCR maintains reference rate at 4.25%
The Board of Directors of the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) agreed to keep the reference rate at 4.25%.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
Peru tops Latin America in international reputation, ranking 25th worldwide
Peru ranked as Latin America's top country for international reputation, placing 25th worldwide in the RepCore Nations 2026 ranking by Reputation Lab.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
UK Ambassador conveys PM's congratulations to Peru President-elect
The President-elect, Keiko Fujimori, received a visit from the United Kingdom's Ambassador to Peru, Su-Lin Garbett-Shiels, who delivered a letter of congratulations from UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on the occasion of her election.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
Fitch: Major Peruvian banks show resilient credit profiles
Fitch Ratings considers the major Peruvian banks' credit profiles resilient in 2026.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026