Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
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Stay informed with the latest and most important news from Peru. Covering politics, economy, society, and more.
Peru: President Fujimori attends Judges' Day ceremony
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, is participating in a solemn session marking Judges' Day at the Palace of Justice in Lima.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Peru: Judiciary imposes 18-month suspended prison sentence on Cesar Acuña
Former La Libertad Region Governor and former presidential candidate Cesar Acuña Peralta was sentenced by the Judiciary to an 18-month suspended prison term for the crime of violating freedom to work.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Peru: MEF Appoints New Deputy Ministers of Economy and Finance
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has appointed Fabrizio Orrego Peche as Deputy Minister of Economy and Erick Wilfredo Lahura Serrano as Deputy Minister of Finance.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Peruvian and Israeli Foreign Affairs Ministers hold phone conversation
Peru's Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa held a phone conversation with his counterpart from Israel, Gideon Sa'ar, to discuss the main issues concerning bilateral relations.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Mining accounted for 76.1% of Peru's exports between Jan and Apr 2026
Mining accounted for 76.1% of Peru's total exports between January and April this year, proving the sector's role as the country's leading source of foreign exchange earnings, the Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) stated.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Planning to visit Peru's Kuelap? Follow these tips for an unforgettable visit
To help visitors enjoy an unforgettable experience while contributing to the preservation of cultural heritage, the Decentralized Directorate of Culture (DDC) in Amazonas has shared a series of recommendations for those planning to visit the Kuelap Monumental Archaeological Complex, the flagship tourist attraction of this region.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Foreign Affairs Ministry reaffirms commitment to working to address Peru's challenges
Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa reaffirmed his commitment to working to address the major challenges facing Peru.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Peru's President: We will act in a coordinated manner to mitigate El Niño impacts
After concluding her working visit to northern Piura region, President Keiko Fujimori stated that the Government will coordinate efforts with regional authorities to mitigate the impacts of El Niño phenomenon as well as to protect people's lives, cities, and agricultural activity.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Peru: President announces US$41.2 million for desilting works in Piura
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, announced on Monday an investment of S/140 million (about US$41.2 million) to finance desilting works in Piura region ahead of El Niño phenomenon.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026
Peru's President: Care for elderly and children must be prioritized ahead of El Niño
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, underscored that prevention efforts ahead of El Niño must prioritize protecting the most vulnerable, including children and older adults, as well as agricultural activities.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026
Peru: President arrives in Piura to oversee El Niño prevention efforts
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, arrived in northern Piura region on Monday morning, where she will oversee river cleaning and desilting works on the Chira and Piura rivers as part of El Niño prevention efforts.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026
Peru: Forensic team completes individualization of 13 Nasca air tragedy victims
The specialized forensic team that arrived from Lima at the Ica Legal Medicine Division completed the individualization of the remains of the 13 victims of the light aircraft that crashed on Saturday, August 1, in Pueblo Viejo, Nasca province, Ica region, in less than 24 hours.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026
Peru's Defense Min announces military deployment at key border posts
Defense Minister Rafael Belaunde announced on Monday that among the legislative powers to be requested by the Executive Branch from Congress is the authority to militarize Peru's most important border posts in order to strengthen security against crime.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026
Peru's Foreign Affairs Min: Deportation of high-risk criminals to continue
Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa announced on Monday that the deportation of high-risk criminals from Peru to their countries of origin will continue as part of a "firm hand" policy against foreign citizens who terrorize Peruvians.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026
President Fujimori welcomes Peruvians repatriated following Venezuela earthquake
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, welcomed Peruvian citizens affected by the earthquake in Venezuela, who were repatriated to Lima on Monday morning.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026
Peru's President: Armed Forces to be deployed on streets, in transport system
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, announced that the Armed Forces will be deployed on the streets and in the transport system in the coming days as part of measures to address public insecurity.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026
Peru: Country risk at 105, below region's average
The country risk —measured by the EMBIG Peru spread— increased 1 basis point (bp) from 104 to 105 between July 21 and 29, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026
Peru: Net International Reserves total US$95.610 bn on July 24
Peru's net international reserves amounted to US$95.610 billion as of July 24, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026
Peru's Defense Minister: Armed Forces assist in fight against crime
Defense Minister Rafael Belaunde stated on Sunday that his sector made a Spartan C-27 aircraft available to the Interior Ministry for the deportation of three Venezuelan nationals who are members of the Tren de Aragua criminal organization.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026
Peru: German, Italian consuls arrive at Ica plane crash site
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs notified the consulates of the countries whose citizens died in the light aircraft that crashed in Nasca Province, Ica region, on Saturday so that the relatives of the 11 foreign victims, like the families of the Peruvian victims, would receive the information directly rather than learning about the tragedy through the news, Transportation and Communications Minister Rafael Rey stated on Sunday.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026