Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Saturday, September 26, 2026.
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Peru's ERM 2026: Find out how many authorities will be elected on Oct 4
More than 26 million voters will participate in the 2026 Regional and Municipal Elections (ERM) on Sunday, October 4.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026
President Fujimori: Peru is a country of opportunities, open to investment
The President of the Republic of Peru, Keiko Fujimori, reaffirmed that Peru is a country of opportunities, open to foreign investment, which generates jobs, growth, and development for millions of fellow citizens.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026
Robbie Williams bids farewell to fans in Peru: 'I promise I'll be back... very soon'
British star Robbie Williams once again gave his fans a unique moment on Friday as they were waiting outside the hotel in Lima's Miraflores district where he had stayed before heading to Jorge Chavez International Airport.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026
Peru: President Fujimori addresses prison construction, El Niño response projects with IDB
The President of the Republic of Peru, Keiko Fujimori, met with a mission from the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group), led by Vice President for Countries and Regional Integration Anabel Gonzalez, to boost projects aimed at strengthening citizen security, addressing El Niño phenomenon, improving educational infrastructure, and reforming the State.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026
Peru's BCR: Construction sector up 9.9% in July 2026
The construction sector grew 9.9% in July 2026 compared with the same month in 2025, driven by increased activity in private and public works, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported on Friday.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026
Peru's Conveagro: President Fujimori's trip to U.S. positive for investment
The National Convention of Peruvian Agro (Conveagro) described President Keiko Fujimori's trip to the United States as positive for investment.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026
Pope Leo XIV in France: Pontiff greets Lord of Miracles image at Notre-Dame
Pope Leo XIV, who is on an official visit to France, stopped briefly in front of the image of the Lord of Miracles at the historic Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026
Investment promotion toward Peru highlighted during President's trip to U.S.
Peru's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Carlos Pareja, highlighted on Friday President Keiko Fujimori's work promoting investment in the South American country during her visit to New York on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly session.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026
Peru's Fin Min: Government would provide grants to affected families
Economy and Finance Minister Elmer Cuba said the Government would provide support grants to families affected by El Niño phenomenon, as well as credit facilities for companies to help them obtain economic and financial relief.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026
Peru and U.S. Embassy strengthen strategic ties for prison construction
Peru's Justice and Human Rights Minister Ernesto Alvarez held a working meeting with a delegation from the United States Embassy in Lima to strengthen cooperation aimed at the construction and modernization of prison infrastructure, as part of efforts to address citizen insecurity and prison overcrowding.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026
Mincetur supports Peru's promotion during President Fujimori's meetings in the U.S.
Peru's Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Rogers Valencia accompanied President Keiko Fujimori during her high-level agenda in New York City, which included meetings with international business leaders and investors.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026
Peru's President Fujimori participates in CAF High-Level Dialogue
The President of the Republic of Peru, Keiko Fujimori, stated that the country offers strong economic conditions for foreign investment.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026
Peru's President and Colombia's Vice President seek to relaunch bilateral ties
On the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly session, Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori met with Colombian Vice President Jose Manuel Restrepo.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026
Peru: Robbie Williams sings 'Angels' with fans outside Lima hotel
Following the cancellation of Robbie Williams' second concert scheduled for Thursday night in Lima, the English star left the hotel where he is staying in Miraflores district to sing "Angels" with fans who could hardly believe it, undoubtedly allowing more than one of them to fulfill a dream.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026
President Fujimori at New York Stock Exchange closing bell ceremony: 'Peru is key'
The President of the Republic of Peru, Keiko Fujimori, stressed on Thursday that Peru is open to markets around the world.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026
Peru's President Fujimori participates in NYSE closing bell ceremony
The President of the Republic of Peru, Keiko Fujimori, took part in the traditional closing bell ceremony at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday as part of her activities during the 81st United Nations General Assembly session.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026
Peru: Judiciary Chairwoman swears in Velarde as BCR Governor
Judiciary and Supreme Court of Justice Chairwoman Janet Tello swore in economist Julio Velarde Flores as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) during a ceremony held at the Palace of Justice in Lima on Thursday.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026
Moody's: Peru has positive fundamentals for 2026-2027 due to strong private investment
Peru's rated nonfinancial and infrastructure companies enter the next two years from an overall position of strength, with economic activity improving amid strong private investment and continued demand for the country's mining exports, according to a report by Moody's Ratings.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026
Peru: President Fujimori presents strategic project portfolio to international investors
The President of the Republic of Peru, Keiko Fujimori, presented to international business leaders and investors a portfolio of projects and opportunities to attract private capital in strategic sectors of Peru during a meeting organized by Americas Society/Council of the Americas (AS/COA) in New York City.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026
Peru: Shining Path terrorist receives 35-year prison sentence in Huanuco
The Huanuco Supraprovincial Prosecutor's Office Specialized in Human Rights and Counterterrorism secured a 35-year prison sentence against Shining Path member Silverio Ugarte, a.k.a. Romel, for his involvement in two terrorist attacks in 2007 in Huanuco and San Martin regions, the Public Ministry reported.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026