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Peru's Breaking News for Thursday, July 9, 2026.
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Peru: 17th CMDA highlights initial agreements against organized crime
Peruvian Defense Minister Amadeo Flores highlighted that the 17th Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (CMDA) helped participating countries reach important initial consensuses.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026
Peru: Defense Ministers of the Americas ratify cooperation as key to secure region
Peruvian Defense Minister Amadeo Flores led the plenary session of the 17th Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (CMDA), held in Cusco, where participating delegations reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening hemispheric cooperation in the face of common threats affecting the region.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026
Spectacular find in Peru's Peñico: 3,800-year-old ritual offering discovered
A ritual offering approximately 3,800 years old, linked to the construction of a platform at the Main Public Building in Peñico's urban center, was discovered by researchers from the Ministry of Culture in Huaura province, Lima region.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026
Peru: Machu Picchu Pueblo expects higher visitor capacity at Inca Citadel
The Machu Picchu District Municipality expects the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) to complete the new carrying capacity study for the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu before year-end, so that more domestic and foreign tourists can visit it.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026
Peru inaugurates 17th CMDA in Cusco
In the imperial city of Cusco, the 17th Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (CMDA) began, one of the hemisphere's leading forums for political dialogue and cooperation on security and defense.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026
Peru: Defense minister welcomes delegations participating in 17th CMDA
At the welcome ceremony for delegations participating in the 17th Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (CMDA), Peru's Defense Minister Amadeo Flores underscored the importance of the gathering.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026
Foreign Ministry locates Peruvian family reported missing after Venezuela earthquakes
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that the five members of a Peruvian family previously listed as missing following the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 have been located.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: Here is how the Senate is composed
Following the official proclamation of results by the National Elections Board (JNE), find out here who the 60 senators of the bicameral Congress to be installed on July 27 are.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: Learn about the Senate's main functions
Following the official proclamation of results by the National Elections Board (JNE), the Senate, the Chamber of Deputies, and the Andean Parliament have been constituted.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026
Fitch: Major Peruvian banks show resilient credit profiles
Fitch Ratings considers the major Peruvian banks' credit profiles resilient in 2026.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026
BCR: Peru's inflation excluding food, energy, and transport stood at 1.6% in June 2026
Year-on-year inflation stood at 4% in June 2026, while 12-month core inflation excluding food and energy came in at 4.5%, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) stated.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026
Peru: Country risk down to 110, below region's average
The country risk —measured by the EMBIG Peru spread— decreased 4 basis points (bps) from 114 to 110 between June 24 and July 1, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026
Peru's Machu Picchu: Why is July 7 a key date for this formidable Inca legacy?
The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu marks, on July 7, a milestone in its history—one that filled Peruvians with joy.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026
Peru: President Balcazar highlights uranium and lithium benefits for national development
At the opening of the 1st International Uranium and Lithium Forum, President Jose Maria Balcazar underscored his conviction that these minerals will benefit Peru's development.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026
Peru's President: We Will Invite Keiko Fujimori to the Government Palace
The Head of State, Jose Maria Balcazar, on Tuesday announced that he will formally invite President-elect Keiko Fujimori to the Government Palace.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026
Foreign Affairs Ministry: Three Peruvians evacuated from earthquake-hit area in Venezuela
Following efforts by Peru's Interests Section in Caracas, three senior fellow citizens were evacuated from the area hardest hit by the two earthquakes that have plunged Venezuela into mourning, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported on Tuesday.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026
Peru: Presidency highlights Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu Day
The Presidency of the Republic highlighted that Peru celebrates Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu Day on July 7, in tribute to this wonder of the world.
Tue, 07 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.
Tue, 07 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.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026
Peru: Police begin destroying 6 tons of drugs bound for criminals in U.S., Europe and Asia
Reaffirming the Government's commitment to a frontal fight against drug trafficking and criminal organizations, the Ministry of Interior (Mininter) began the fourth drug destruction process of the year.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026