Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
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Peru: President Fujimori oversees Armed Forces deployment and capabilities
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, held a working meeting with Armed Forces Joint Command (CCFFAA) Chief, Army General Cesar Augusto Briceño, to assess the country's main risk scenarios and learn about the military operations and actions carried out by the Armed Forces in fulfilling their strategic roles.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026
President Fujimori: BAP Chimbote will strengthen State presence along Peru's coast
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, stated on Tuesday afternoon that the christening and launching of the Navy's BAP Chimbote Logistics Supply Auxiliary Ship will strengthen its logistical capacity and the Peruvian State's presence along our coast.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026
Peru: These are MEF's two main objectives
Making Peru's economy more productive and protecting human capital are the two main objectives of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) under the current administration, Economy and Finance Minister Elmer Cuba stated.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026
Peru: Government measures to assist areas affected by heavy rains
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, announced immediate measures to assist families affected by heavy rains and accelerate the recovery of impacted areas during her visit to Villa El Salvador, a district in southern Lima, last Monday.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026
Peru's Foreign Affairs Minister lays wreath at Miguel Grau Bust in U.S.
Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa presided over a ceremony Tuesday morning honoring the figure of Peru's Grand Admiral, Miguel Grau Seminario, at the facilities of the Peruvian Consulate General in Miami, the United States.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026
Peru: Human remains dating back 1,400 years found at Huaca Pucllana
The Ministry of Culture (Mincul) reported that the human remains of an adult individual, probably male, dating back approximately 1,400 years were found at Huaca Pucllana in Lima's Miraflores district.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026
Defense Ministry commemorates 205th anniversary of Peru's Republican Army
The Ministry of Defense (Mindef) commemorated the 205th anniversary of the creation of Peru's Republican Army —an institution established on August 18, 1821, by Don Jose de San Martin, shortly after the Proclamation of Independence.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026
Peru: Country risk down to 106, below region's average
The country risk—measured by the EMBIG Peru spread—decreased 5 basis points (bps) from 111 to 106 between August 4 and 12, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026
Peru's Machu Picchu: New carrying capacity study will help regulate tourism
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) launched the preparation of the "Study on the Carrying Capacity and Limits of Acceptable Change of the Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary," in coordination with the Ministry of Culture (Mincul) and the National Service for Natural Areas Protected by the State (Sernanp).
Tue, 18 Aug 2026
MEF: Peru could post one of region's best economic performances in 2026 and 2027
Economy and Finance Minister Elmer Cuba projected that Peru would rank among the Latin American countries with the best economic performance this year and the next one.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026
EU EOM highlights El Peruano, State media neutrality
European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) Chief Observer Annalisa Corrado highlighted that Peruvian State media outlets provided more balanced and neutral news coverage during the 2026 General Elections.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026
Peru: Net International Reserves total US$99.298 bn on Aug 11
Peru's net international reserves amounted to US$99.298 billion as of August 11, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026
Peru's Foreign Minister: U.S. cooperation to improve response capacity to El Niño
Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa on Monday stated that the Peru-United States partnership must translate into tangible results to protect the most vulnerable populations from the potential effects of El Niño phenomenon.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026
MEF: Peru's macroeconomic stability is underpinned by fiscal and monetary policies
Economy and Finance Minister Elmer Cuba stated on Monday that Peru's macroeconomic stability is underpinned by fiscal and monetary policies.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026
Peru: President Fujimori announces measures to assist people affected by heavy rains
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, announced on Monday assistance and support measures for families impacted by the rains, including the establishment of temporary shelters, the deployment of teams to drain water, as well as the cleaning, disinfection, and fumigation of affected schools.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026
Moody's: Peru has greater credibility than other countries with similar credit ratings
Peru has demonstrated fiscal discipline and has a higher level of credibility than other countries with a similar credit rating, Moody's stated.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026
Peru: Migrations Office expels 42 irregular foreign citizens, strengthens security control
In a new action to strengthen immigration control and contribute to restoring order and security in Peru, the National Superintendence of Migration, led by Luis Yunis, in coordination with the Peruvian National Police (PNP) Foreign Nationals Division, carried out the expulsion of 42 foreign nationals in irregular status.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026
Peru: President Fujimori visits rain-affected areas
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, is visiting areas of Lima affected by rains, speaking with residents, and visiting homes damaged by precipitation in recent hours.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026
Peru's President: Ministers to travel to areas affected by rains
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, reported Monday morning that State ministers will travel to areas in the country's interior affected by rains that have triggered the activation of ravines and the closure of roads.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026
Peru: Country risk down to 106, below region's average
The country risk—measured by the EMBIG Peru spread—decreased 5 basis points (bps) from 111 to 106 between August 4 and 12, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026