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Peru's Breaking News for Friday, August 28, 2026.
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Peru: President Fujimori reaffirms commitment to closing health, sanitation gaps in Tacna
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, on Friday reaffirmed her Government's commitment to making progress in closing gaps in health and sanitation, as well as strengthening citizen security.
Fri, 28 Aug 2026
President on legislative powers approval: Appeals to common sense and citizens' demands
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, on Friday appealed to common sense and citizens' demands for Congress to assess and approve the request for legislative powers to be submitted by the Executive Branch.
Fri, 28 Aug 2026
BCR: Credit in Peru accelerates, expands 9.4% year-on-year in July 2026
Total credit to the private sector —including loans granted by banks, finance companies, municipal and rural savings banks, and cooperatives— increased its year-on-year growth rate from 8.7% in June to 9.4% in July 2026, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Fri, 28 Aug 2026
Peru's President: 'Tacna taught us that love for the homeland never surrenders'
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, said on Friday that the city of Tacna, in southern Peru, reminds us there are values that neither time nor adversity can destroy, such as love for the homeland, identity, and hope.
Fri, 28 Aug 2026
MMM: Peru's fiscal deficit should decline to 1.8% of GDP in 2026
The fiscal deficit should decline to 1.8% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by the end of this year, according to the 2027-2030 Multiannual Macroeconomic Framework issued by the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) on Friday.
Fri, 28 Aug 2026
MEF raises Peru's economic growth forecast from 3.2% to 3.4% for 2026 and 2027
National Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to grow 3.4% this year and in 2027, according to the 2027-2030 Multiannual Macroeconomic Framework, published by the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) on Friday.
Fri, 28 Aug 2026
Peru: President Fujimori participates in tribute to Tacna women
As her first official activity on Friday, President Keiko Fujimori took part in the Ceremony Honoring Tacna Women, organized by the Meritorious Mutual Aid Society of Ladies of Tacna at the Women's Plaza.
Fri, 28 Aug 2026
BCR: Peru's annualized current account surplus reaches 4.5% of GDP in 2Q 2026
Peru's annualized current account balance posted a surplus of 4.5% of GDP in the second quarter of 2026, up 2.1 percentage points from the same period in 2025, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Fri, 28 Aug 2026
BCP Miami begins operations as branch, expands reach in the U.S.
In line with Credicorp's regional growth strategy, BCP announced Thursday that its Miami operation has begun activities as a bank branch, marking a milestone in the bank's history and consolidating its international presence in one of the world's leading financial markets.
Fri, 28 Aug 2026
Peru: Health Ministry and U.S. Embassy join forces to strengthen healthcare services
Peruvian Health Minister Luis Dyer held a working meeting with United States Ambassador Bernie Navarro to strengthen bilateral cooperation and coordinate actions aimed at improving healthcare and health services for the benefit of the population.
Fri, 28 Aug 2026
Peru's ERM 2026: Find out how many authorities will be elected on Oct 4
More than 26 million voters will participate in the 2026 Regional and Municipal Elections (ERM) on Sunday, October 4.
Fri, 28 Aug 2026
Peru: President Fujimori meets with National Agreement commission to define next session
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, received a delegation from the National Agreement Forum at the Government Palace in Lima on Thursday morning.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026
Peru: President leads Council of Ministers session to address legislative powers request
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, leads a new ordinary Council of Ministers session at the Government Palace in Lima.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026
BCR: Peru's domestic demand continues to grow, up 5.2% in 2Q 2026
Domestic demand grew 5.2% in the second quarter of 2026 (April-May-June) due to a 5.9% increase in private spending, particularly private investment, although higher public consumption also contributed, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported on Thursday.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026
Panam Sports expects Lima 2027 to host the best Pan American Games in history
Panam Sports —the Pan American sports organization— on Thursday opened its 64th General Assembly in Lima, with the aim of once again holding “the best Pan American Games” in history in the Peruvian capital next year, surpassing those held in 2019.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026
President: Peru is ready to host the best Pan American Games
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, announced on Thursday that Peru is ready to host the best Pan American and Parapan American Games, which will take place in the South American country next year.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026
Lima 2027 presents organizational progress to Panam Sports Executive Committee
The Chairman of the Peruvian Sports Institute (IPD) and the Lima 2027 Organizing Committee, Oscar Fernandez, on Thursday presented the work being carried out to prepare for the upcoming 2027 Pan American and Parapan American Games at the Panam Sports Executive Committee meeting.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026
Peru: President participates in 64th Panam Sports General Assembly opening
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, on Thursday participated in the opening ceremony of the 64th Panam Sports General Assembly, which brings together leading sports authorities and officials from across the Americas in Lima.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026
Pope Leo XIV in Peru: Duration, cities he will visit, and where to pray with him
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 —the date of Pope Leo XIV's arrival in Peru— has been marked on the physical and digital calendars of millions of Catholics since the Vatican confirmed the Supreme Pontiff's visit to the country where he began his apostolic work more than 40 years ago.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026
Peru has potential to secure US$40 billion in mining investment from 2021 to 2026
Peru has the potential to secure US$40 billion in mining investment over the next five years, thanks to its significant project pipeline and the measures being promoted by the Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) to accelerate their development, Energy and Mines Minister Guillermo Shinno highlighted.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026