Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
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Stay informed with the latest and most important news from Peru. Covering politics, economy, society, and more.
Bolivia's police announce expulsion of 'Los Pulpos' ringleader
Bolivian police authorities on Tuesday announced the expulsion of Jhonsson Smit Cruz Torres, alias "John Pulpo," identified as the main leader of the criminal organization "Los Pulpos" based in Trujillo, Peru's La Libertad region.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026
Peru: Gov't declares state of emergency in several regions over El Nino rainfall danger
The Executive Branch has declared a state of emergency for 60 calendar days in several districts across 23 Peruvian regions due to the imminent danger posed by heavy rainfall associated with the 2026-2027 El Nino phenomenon.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026
Peru expects to sign FTA with Thailand between October and November
Peru expects to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Thailand in the fourth quarter of this year, the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) announced Tuesday.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026
Peru: Interior Minister confirms capture of 'Los Pulpos' ringleader in Bolivia
Interior Minister Cesar Astudillo on Tuesday confirmed the capture in Bolivia of Jhonsson Cruz Torres, alias "Jhon Pulpo," ringleader of the criminal organization "Los Pulpos."
Tue, 01 Sep 2026
Peru: Call issued to avoid political propaganda at Machu Picchu
The Decentralized Directorate of Culture (DDC) in Cusco urged political organizations, visitors, tour operators, and citizens in general to refrain from engaging in campaign activities at Machu Picchu ahead of the 2026 Regional and Municipal Elections, scheduled for October 4.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026
Climate disaster risk guidelines for World Heritage Sites in Peru approved
The Ministry of Culture (Mincul) has approved guidelines for planning disaster risk management stemming from climate change at World Heritage sites in Peru.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026
Peru's economy to grow faster than Latin American average in 2026
In 2026, the Peruvian economy is expected to grow at a faster pace than the average projected for Latin America this year, according to the 2027-2030 Multiannual Macroeconomic Framework (MMM) prepared by the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF).
Tue, 01 Sep 2026
BCR: Peru's trade surplus maintains upward trend, posts 24 quarters of growth
The Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported that trade surplus in 2026's second quarter totaled $44.882 billion on an annual basis, a US$17.321 billion increase compared with the same quarter of 2025.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026
Peru: Harnessing energy potential will enable new power generation
The Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem), through the General Directorate for Electricity (DGE), reported that Peru has significant potential for the development of new power generation, supported by the availability of hydropower, wind, geothermal, and solar resources in various Peruvian regions.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026
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.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026
Peru: President Fujimori recognizes PNP work in capturing those involved in Trujillo crime
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, on Monday expressed her recognition of the Peruvian National Police (PNP) for its swift response in capturing those allegedly involved in the murder of four people in Trujillo and freeing a citizen who had been held captive.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Buse becomes third-highest-ranked Peruvian tennis player of professional era
Ignacio Buse continues to write memorable pages in the history of Peruvian tennis.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Peru: Recently found Inca trail in Machu Picchu was route to a ritual-use site?
The recent discovery of an Inca trail at the Mandor Wall in the Machu Picchu Archaeological Park, made possible by LiDAR technology, has surprised the world. Initial research in the area reveals that this route led to a sacred mountain used for ritual purposes in Inca culture.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Peru: Police say investigation advances, several people detained in Trujillo kidnapping
La Libertad Region Police chief, National Police General Ricardo Espinoza, reported that updates on the kidnapping of businessman Jenss Marty Lara Tantaquilla and the murder of his four companions will be presented in the coming hours.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Peru presents 7 electricity and irrigation projects worth over US$7 billion
Peru's growing potential in renewable energy has opened a new cooperation and investment agenda with Brazil.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
BCR: Mortgage lending accelerates in Peru, up 7.6% year-on-year in July 2026
Mortgage loan placements recorded a year-on-year growth rate of 7.6% in July 2026, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Peru presents Javier Gonzalez-Olaechea's candidacy for ILO Director-General
Peru's Permanent Mission to the International Organizations based in Geneva submitted on Monday former Foreign Affairs Minister Javier Gonzalez-Olaechea's candidacy for the position of Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) for the 2027-2032 term.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Peru: Four victims of violent kidnapping of mining businessman in Trujillo identified
As the Peruvian National Police doubles efforts to locate mining businessman Jenss Marty Lara Tantaquilla, who was kidnapped in Trujillo, northern Peru, in the early hours of August 30, four families are mourning the cruel murder of the four occupants who were traveling in the same vehicle as the businessman.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Why so many earthquakes worldwide, and what do they mean for Peru? IGP chief responds
"We cannot stop the movement of tectonic plates, but we can build a better-prepared society," said Hernando Tavera, chief of the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP).
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Peru: Net International Reserves total US$99.504 bn on Aug 25
Peru's net international reserves amounted to US$99.504 billion as of August 25, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026