Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Saturday, August 22, 2026.
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Peru's President: 650 people transported in 29 air-bridge flights in Arequipa
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, reported on Friday that 29 air-bridge flights were operated to transport a total of 650 people who had been stranded in Ocoña district, Arequipa region, due to landslides that disrupted traffic along this section of the Southern Pan-American Highway.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026
Peru: President Fujimori monitors emergencies and response efforts in Caraveli
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, arrived on Friday at Quebrada Honda, at kilometer 729 of the Southern Pan-American Highway in the Atico area, Caraveli province, Arequipa region, the area hardest hit by landslides.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Peru: President oversees airlift of over 160 people stranded in Arequipa
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, on Friday oversaw the air bridge operation implemented to transport more than 160 people who had been stranded between the districts of Atico and Ocoña, in Arequipa region, due to landslides that have disrupted ground traffic in the area.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Peru: President announces emergency declaration over LPG shortage in Arequipa
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, announced on Friday an emergency declaration over the shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in southern Arequipa region due to the interruption of traffic along the Atico-Ocoña route following mudslides caused by DANA Anibal, a high-altitude isolated depression.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Peru: Defense Ministry evacuates over 120 people stranded between Atico and Ocoña
As of 10:30 a.m. (local time), the Ministry of Defense had evacuated more than 120 people stranded on the Southern Pan-American Highway between Atico and Ocoña due to landslides reported in the area.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Peru: Defense Minister oversees air bridge to evacuate people stranded by landslides
Defense Minister Rafael Belaunde reported Friday morning that an air bridge has been launched to evacuate people stranded along the Southern Pan-American Highway's Ocoña-Atico stretch in Arequipa, which has been affected by recent mudslides and landslides.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Peru: President Fujimori to inspect areas affected by landslides in Arequipa
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, arrived in southern Arequipa region on Friday morning to inspect the areas affected by the reported landslides.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Foreign Ministry advances efforts to restore visa exemption for Peruvians visiting Mexico
Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa on Friday reported that talks have begun with Mexican authorities to eliminate the tourist visa requirement for Peruvian citizens wishing to enter said country.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Peru: Executive Branch ratifies Julio Velarde as BCR Chairman
The Executive Branch on Friday formalized the ratification of Julio Emilio Velarde Flores as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Reserve Bank (BCR).
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
BCR: Peru's terms of trade up 11.2% year-on-year in June 2026
Terms of trade increased 11.2% year-on-year in June 2026, bringing the index to 179.7 points, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported Wednesday.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Peru: Police dismantle Tren de Aragua faction, rescue sexual exploitation victims
The Peruvian National Police (PNP) dealt another blow to the transnational criminal organization "Tren de Aragua" by dismantling one of its factions, the criminal gang known as "Los Piratas."
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Peru: President Fujimori joins League Against Cancer's 2026 fundraising campaign
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, on Thursday called on Peruvians to participate in the League Against Cancer's 2026 National Fundraising Campaign.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Peru: 3 lightly injured, 33 homes affected after Ayacucho earthquake
The updated preliminary report following the 7.2-magnitude earthquake that struck Thursday afternoon, with its epicenter in the Coracora district, Parinacochas province, Ayacucho region, indicates that three people with minor injuries received medical attention.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026
Peru: Government to boost entry into force of Peru-Hong Kong FTA
Prime Minister Luis Galarreta stated on Thursday that the Government will boost the entry into force of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Hong Kong this year.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026
Peru: These are the five axes of the 2026–2031 Government General Policy
Prime Minister Luis Galarreta on Thursday presented the five axes of the 2026–2031 Government General Policy before the full Chamber of Deputies.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026
Peru: 7.2-magnitude earthquake shakes Ayacucho, causes alarm in several regions
A strong magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck at 1:00 p.m. today, Thursday, August 20. Its epicenter was located 35 kilometers north of the town of Coracora, Ayacucho region.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026
Peru's PM: Disaster risk reduction from El Niño to be prioritized
Prime Minister Luis Galarreta on Thursday informed the Chamber of Deputies about the measures planned under the second axis of the 2026–2031 Government General Policy, aimed at reducing the vulnerability of the population, ecosystems, and livelihoods to disasters and climate change.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026
Peru's PM: State response to insecurity will be firm and sustained
Prime Minister Luis Galarreta stated on Thursday that the Government's response to citizen insecurity will be firm and sustained, for which the operational capacity, intelligence, technology, and the presence of the Peruvian National Police (PNP) will be increased nationwide.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026
Peru's PM: This Government is not here to confront, but to solve problems
Prime Minister Luis Galarreta stated on Thursday that the current administration is not here to confront, but to solve the problems affecting Peruvians.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026
Peru: PM Galarreta presents Government General Policy to Chamber of Deputies
Prime Minister Luis Galarreta presents the Government General Policy at the Congress' Chamber of Deputies.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026