Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
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Peru 2026 Elections: OAS Mission calls for calm while awaiting official results
The Organization of American States Electoral Observation Mission (OAS/EOM) called for calm and patience while awaiting the official runoff election results, and urged the swift resolution of challenged electoral records.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026
Peru: Country risk down to 109, below region's average
The country risk —measured by the EMBIG Peru spread— decreased 6 basis points (bps) from 115 to 109 between May 27 and June 3, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026
Peru: New Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister sworn in
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, on Tuesday administered the oath of office to Berthin Enrique Gomez Vela as the new Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur).
Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: EU EOM highlights State media neutrality and balance
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) highlighted that State media maintained neutral and balanced coverage throughout Peru’s 2026 presidential runoff election process.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Peru: EU Mission asks citizens to patiently await final runoff results
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) on Tuesday urged all Peruvians and political organizations to patiently await the announcement of the electoral runoff's official final results after exit polls and a quick count indicated a statistical tie between candidates Keiko Fujimori (Popular Force Party) and Roberto Sanchez (Together for Peru Party).
Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Peru's President: Government will provide full support to make Chonta Dam a reality
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, stated on Tuesday that the Government will provide all the necessary support to make the Chonta Dam a reality for the people of Cajamarca region, in northern Peru.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Peru: Kuelap restores historic entrance gate, expects 75,000 visitors this year
Kuelap once again showcases one of its most iconic sights. After remaining closed for nearly four years following the collapse that occurred in April 2022, access to the archaeological monument's southern wall was recently reopened and incorporated into its tourist circuit, marking a milestone in the recovery of Amazonas region's main attraction.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Peru: Huayhuacalle's 'Andean Great Wall' attracts tourists with spectacular view
Commonly known as the "Andean Great Wall," the recently inaugurated viewpoint in Huayhuacalle, Abancay province, Apurimac region, is attracting tourists with its striking structure, as well as the vast and captivating natural landscape that can be admired from the site.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: Arrival of electoral materials from abroad to conclude on June 10
The arrival of electoral materials (returned after voting) from polling places set up in various countries around the world for the presidential runoff began Monday morning and is expected to conclude on Wednesday night.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: Follow ONPE's live second-round results at this link
The National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) is processing the results of the presidential runoff election. Citizens can follow the official election results in real time through the electoral body's Spanish-language website.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Peru reaffirms commitment to European Union Deforestation-Free Products Regulation (EUDR)
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) stated that, together with the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) and the European Union, it reaffirmed its commitment to continue working jointly on the implementation of the Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR).
Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Peru: President Balcazar meets with lawmakers to boost development in regions
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, met with lawmakers from various congressional groups to coordinate investment projects aimed at developing the country's regions in sectors such as water and sanitation, education, and health.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Peru: Government expresses solidarity with Philippines after major earthquake
The Peruvian Government expressed its solidarity with the people and government of the Philippines following the high-magnitude earthquake that struck the country's Mindanao region.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Pope Leo XIV highlights Peruvian people's faith and hope
Pope Leo XIV highlighted the faith and hope of the Peruvian people as he recalled his time as a missionary and bishop in Peru.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: Electoral material transported from 219 polling places abroad
The presidential runoff election abroad, which was overseen by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, concluded smoothly and without incident thanks to the coordinated efforts of 119 consular offices across 219 polling places and the responsible commitment of the Peruvian community.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026
Jorge Chavez Airport-Chancay Port connection to consolidate Peru as logistics hub
The Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MTC), through the National Port Authority (APN), announced that Jorge Chavez International Airport—the main gateway to Lima—will be connected to the Chancay Multipurpose Port Terminal through a logistics corridor that will boost the flow of e-commerce cargo from Asia to South America.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026
BCR: Peru's 12-month inflation expectations remain within target range
12-month inflation expectations among economic analysts and the financial system stood at 2.89% in May 2026, remaining within the target range, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) stated on Monday.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: Follow ONPE's live second-round results at this link
The National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) is processing the results of the presidential runoff election. Citizens can follow the official election results in real time through the electoral body's Spanish-language website.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026
Peru: Working group established to draft update to National Migration Policy
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially established a multisectoral working group to formulate an update to the National Migration Policy.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026
Peru: Presidency reaffirms commitment to protecting the seas
On World Oceans Day, the Presidency of the Republic reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the seas, which are home to extraordinary biodiversity and serve as a source of life, food, and development for millions of people.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026