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Peru's Breaking News for Thursday, August 27, 2026.
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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
Peru: Mining exports totaled US$42.221 billion, up 56% in 1H 2026
Peruvian mining exports totaled US$42.221 billion in the first half of this year (January-June), up 56% from the same period in 2025 (US$27.061 billion), the National Society of Mining, Oil, and Energy (SNMPE) reported.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026
Peru's Culture Ministry: Indigenous leader Americo Pascuala Tomisha is alive
The Ministry of Culture confirmed that Asheninka Indigenous leader Americo Pascuala Tomisha is alive and with his family, following field verifications conducted by the Regional Aidesep Ucayali Organization (ORAU) and its Indigenous Border Guard.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026
Asafa Powell highlights female leadership at Panam Sports forum ahead of Lima 2027
As part of Panam Sports Week in Lima, the "Women in Sports" forum was held, bringing together prominent international figures to reflect on female leadership and its contribution to sports development ahead of the Lima 2027 Pan American and Parapan American Games.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026
Peru expresses solidarity with China and Nepal after severe flooding
Peru expressed deep solidarity with the citizens and governments of the People's Republic of China and the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, following the devastating floods and landslides that occurred in the border area, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported on Wednesday.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026
Peru: President Fujimori announces improved pensions and greater care for older adults
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, on Wednesday announced measures aimed at improving pensions and expanding care services for older adults.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026
Peru: President participates in ceremony marking National Older Adults Day
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, took part Wednesday morning in the ceremony marking "National Older Adults Day: Experience that Inspires."
Wed, 26 Aug 2026
Peru: Machu Picchu Inca Trail access remains restricted on Routes 1, 2, and 3
Routes 1, 2, and 3 leading to the Machu Picchu Inca Trail will remain closed to tourists while a technical inspection continues through Sunday, August 30, after which their reopening will be determined, the Decentralized Directorate of Culture (DDC) in Cusco confirmed on Wednesday.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026
Peru appoints Honorary Consul in Gothenburg, Kingdom of Sweden
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appointed Erik Isak Jeremias Danell as Peru's Honorary Consul in Gothenburg, Kingdom of Sweden.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026
IDB Group, CAF reaffirm cooperation to boost Peru's economic development
As a sign of international confidence in Peru's future, representatives of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group and the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) reaffirmed to the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) that they will continue their financial cooperation efforts to promote economic development, public investment with a high social impact, and technical collaboration during the 2026-2031 five-year period.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026
MEF highlights OECD study to strengthen Peru's tax system
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) highlighted the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) study aimed at strengthening Peru's tax system while supporting the country's economic growth.
Wed, 26 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.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026
Peru: President Fujimori meets with International Olympic Committee Chairwoman
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, received International Olympic Committee (IOC) Chairwoman Kirsty Coventry at the Government Palace in Lima on Tuesday evening.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026