Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Monday, October 5, 2026.
English version.
Stay informed with the latest and most important news from Peru. Covering politics, economy, society, and more.
BCR: Credit to Peru's private sector up 10.3% year-on-year in Aug 2026
Total credit to the private sector, which includes loans granted by banks, financial institutions, municipal and rural savings banks, and cooperatives, increased its year-on-year growth rate from 9.4% in July to 10.3% in August 2026, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026
Peru: President Fujimori hopes powers will be expanded at Chamber of Deputies session
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, on Monday said she hopes the legislative powers requested by the Executive Branch will be expanded in the coming days during the plenary session of the Chamber of Deputies.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026
Peru's President to elected officials: Let's work together as one great team
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, on Monday called on the newly-elected authorities in the 2026 Regional and Municipal Elections to work "hand in hand and as one great team."
Mon, 05 Oct 2026
Peru: President Fujimori delivers more than 320 title deeds
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, on Monday led the ceremony to deliver 326 title deeds benefiting more than 1,300 residents of various human settlements, young towns, and other organizations in Lima's San Juan de Lurigancho district.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026
Peru seeks to boost US$149 million in exports to Australia at mining fair
Peru will seek to boost exports worth US$149 million to Australia as part of its participation in the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) 2026, the most influential international mining and resources event in the Asia-Pacific region, which will be held in Sydney, Australia, from October 25 to 29 this year.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026
Peru: Net International Reserves total US$92.736 bn on Sep 29
Peru's net international reserves amounted to US$92.736 billion as of September 29, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026
Peru's ONPE at 44.7%: Popular Renewal 28.37%, Francis Allison 27.73%
With 44.776% of tally sheets counted by the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) as of Monday at 00:08, the Popular Renewal slate for the Metropolitan Municipality of Lima ranked first, garnering 28.375% of the vote.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026
Exit Poll: Popular Renewal Party 31.2%, Allison 25.2%, Bruce 15.9%, and Urresti 8.7%
The list fielded by Popular Renewal Party for the Metropolitan Municipality of Lima, with Rafael Lopez Aliaga as its first councilor candidate, received 31.2% of the preferences, followed by mayoral candidates Francis Allison (Go on Country Party) with 25.2%, Carlos Bruce (We Are Peru Democratic Party) with 15.9%, and Daniel Urresti (We Can Peru Party) with 8.7%, according to an exit poll conducted by America TV/Datum Internacional.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026
Peru: President Fujimori pursues work agenda at Government Palace
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, carried out official activities at the Government Palace in Lima on Sunday, after having cast her ballot at Libertador San Martin School in San Borja district this morning.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026
Peru: Mining investment rises 45% to US$4.117 billion in Jan-Jul 2026
Mining investment in Peru totaled US$4.117 billion between January and July this year, representing a 45% increase compared with the same period in 2025 (US$2.839 billion), the Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) reported.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026
Peru: President Fujimori leads changing of guard at Government Palace
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, led the traditional changing of the guard ceremony at the Government Palace in Lima on Sunday.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026
BCR: Peru's mortgage loans up 7.6% year-on-year in Aug 2026
Mortgage loans in the Peruvian financial market grew 7.6% in August 2026, a rate similar to that recorded in July, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026
Peru: Firefighters contain forest blaze in Urubamba, Cusco region
The forest blaze previously reported in the populated center of Yanahuara, Urubamba province (the Sacred Valley of the Incas) in Cusco region, was brought under control following strategic operations by firefighting brigades, the 9th Cusco Region Fire Department Command confirmed.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026
Peru's ERM 2026: JNE deploys 30,000 electoral inspectors to oversee election day
The National Elections Board (JNE) deployed nearly 30,000 electoral inspectors nationwide to monitor the progress of the Regional and Municipal Elections, which are proceeding normally so far, JNE spokesperson Roman Campos stated Sunday morning.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026
Peru: President casts ballot, highlights Government's efforts to ensure order during ERM
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, cast her ballot Sunday morning in the 2026 Regional and Municipal Elections (ERM 2026).
Sun, 04 Oct 2026
Peru: President Fujimori votes in 2026 Regional and Municipal Elections
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, arrived at Libertador San Martin School in Lima's San Borja district on Sunday morning to cast her ballot in the 2026 Regional and Municipal Elections (ERM).
Sun, 04 Oct 2026
ERM 2026: JNE Chief calls on electors to vote calmly
National Elections Board (JNE) Chairman Roberto Burneo Bermejo called on Peruvians to go to the polls and vote calmly in the 2026 Regional and Municipal Elections (ERM), which are taking place today.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026
Peru: Regional and Municipal Elections take place nationwide today
The 2026 Regional and Municipal Elections will be held today nationwide to elect a total of 13,148 subnational authorities, including regional governors and deputy governors, regional councilors, provincial and district mayors, as well as provincial and district councilors.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026
President Fujimori highlights U.S.-Peru partnership on security
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, highlighted the partnership between Peru and the United States in the field of security through the "Shield of the Americas" initiative, as well as in promoting investment.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026
OAS and Peru strengthen multidimensional security cooperation through addendum
The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) and Peru's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday signed an addendum to their agreement on multidimensional security, establishing a mechanism to strengthen coordination, assess the results achieved, and plan new initiatives in accordance with national priorities and the organization's mandates.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026