Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Friday, July 10, 2026.
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UK Ambassador conveys PM's congratulations to Peru President-elect
The President-elect, Keiko Fujimori, received a visit from the United Kingdom's Ambassador to Peru, Su-Lin Garbett-Shiels, who delivered a letter of congratulations from UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on the occasion of her election.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
Fitch: Major Peruvian banks show resilient credit profiles
Fitch Ratings considers the major Peruvian banks' credit profiles resilient in 2026.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
Peru: Contract awarded to update Machu Picchu's carrying capacity study
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) awarded the contract to the company that will update the Machu Picchu llaqta's carrying capacity study, a key process for determining—based on technical and scientific criteria—the actual number of visitors the Wonder of the World and Peru's leading tourist attraction can receive.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026
Peru: New Labor and Employment Promotion Minister sworn in
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, swore in Flavio Cruz Mamani as Minister of Labor and Employment Promotion during a ceremony at the Government Palace on Thursday.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026
Peru and U.S. strengthen partnership to address regional security challenges
During the 17th Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (CMDA), Peruvian Defense Minister Amadeo Flores held a bilateral meeting with U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Americas Security Affairs Joseph Humire in a bid to strengthen strategic cooperation between the two countries.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026
BCR: Peru's 12-month inflation expectations decline to 2.83% in June 2026
The 12-month inflation expectations among economic analysts and the financial system declined from 2.89% in May to 2.83% in June 2026, remaining within the target range, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported on Thursday.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026
Peru: Mining exports surpassed US$21.6 billion in 1Q 2026
The Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) reported that mining exports reached US$21.649 billion between January and March 2026.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026
Peru: Keiko Fujimori confirms meeting with President Balcazar for July 16
President-elect Keiko Fujimori confirmed an upcoming meeting with Head of State Jose Maria Balcazar on Thursday, July 16, at Government Palace in Lima.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026
Peru: Navy joins aid campaign for people affected by earthquakes in Venezuela
The Peruvian Navy deployed naval personnel to support the sorting, organization, and packing of donations intended for those affected by the earthquakes that recently struck Venezuela.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026
Peru's BCR: Julio Velarde participates in Bretton Woods Committee and IDB meeting
Peru's Central Reserve Bank (BCR) Governor Julio Velarde took part in the 17th Annual BCR-RBWC-IDB Conference.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026
Peru: 17th CMDA highlights initial agreements against organized crime
Peruvian Defense Minister Amadeo Flores highlighted that the 17th Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (CMDA) helped participating countries reach important initial consensuses.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026
Peru: Defense Ministers of the Americas ratify cooperation as key to secure region
Peruvian Defense Minister Amadeo Flores led the plenary session of the 17th Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (CMDA), held in Cusco, where participating delegations reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening hemispheric cooperation in the face of common threats affecting the region.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026
Spectacular find in Peru's Peñico: 3,800-year-old ritual offering discovered
A ritual offering approximately 3,800 years old, linked to the construction of a platform at the Main Public Building in Peñico's urban center, was discovered by researchers from the Ministry of Culture in Huaura province, Lima region.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026
Peru: Machu Picchu Pueblo expects higher visitor capacity at Inca Citadel
The Machu Picchu District Municipality expects the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) to complete the new carrying capacity study for the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu before year-end, so that more domestic and foreign tourists can visit it.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026
Peru inaugurates 17th CMDA in Cusco
In the imperial city of Cusco, the 17th Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (CMDA) began, one of the hemisphere's leading forums for political dialogue and cooperation on security and defense.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026
Peru: Defense minister welcomes delegations participating in 17th CMDA
At the welcome ceremony for delegations participating in the 17th Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (CMDA), Peru's Defense Minister Amadeo Flores underscored the importance of the gathering.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026
Foreign Ministry locates Peruvian family reported missing after Venezuela earthquakes
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that the five members of a Peruvian family previously listed as missing following the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 have been located.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: Here is how the Senate is composed
Following the official proclamation of results by the National Elections Board (JNE), find out here who the 60 senators of the bicameral Congress to be installed on July 27 are.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: Learn about the Senate's main functions
Following the official proclamation of results by the National Elections Board (JNE), the Senate, the Chamber of Deputies, and the Andean Parliament have been constituted.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026
Fitch: Major Peruvian banks show resilient credit profiles
Fitch Ratings considers the major Peruvian banks' credit profiles resilient in 2026.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026