Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
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Peru–Guatemala Free Trade Agreement to enter into force on July 1
The Government has ordered the implementation, effective July 1, 2026, of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Peru and Guatemala, as well as the Protocol to the Free Trade Agreement between the two countries.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026
Peru: Cusco Police and U.S. Embassy seek to geolocate missing tourist
The search for tourist Ian Thomas Treger, 29, continues in Peru's southeastern Cusco region. Likewise, coordination efforts with the U.S. Embassy could enable support from Google or other companies to help geolocate him.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026
Peru: President Balcazar arrives in Tarapoto on first official visit to San Martin
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, arrived at Tarapoto Airport on Tuesday for his first official visit to Peru's San Martín region, from where he will travel to the Soritor district in Moyobamba province.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026
Peru: Export goods recording the highest trade volume at Chancay Port
Avocados, metallic minerals, gunpowder and explosives, palm oil, and grapes rank among the export goods with the highest volume of shipments through the Port of Chancay, whose total export value has reached US$1.343 billion since the start of its operations.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026
Peru: Chancay Port strengthens trade security and competitiveness
The Port of Chancay is strengthening its security and competitiveness in foreign trade through the commissioning of high-tech equipment donated by the United States, consisting of modern non-intrusive inspection scanners, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MTC) highlighted.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026
BCR raises Peru's economic growth forecast to 3.4% for 2026
The Central Reserve Bank (BCR) raised its forecast for Peru's 2026 economic growth from 3.2% to 3.4%, driven by an improved outlook for non-primary sectors and stronger private spending, according to the June Inflation Report presented by the institution's governor, Julio Velarde.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026
Peru: Net International Reserves total US$98.433 bn on June 16
Peru's net international reserves amounted to US$98.433 billion as of June 16, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026
Peru: President meets with representatives of Indigenous peoples at Government Palace
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, received representatives of the National Organization of Special Justice of Indigenous, Native, and Farming Peoples (Onajepinc) at the Government Palace in Lima.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026
BCR: Peru's non-traditional exports up 3.4% in April 2026
Peru's non-traditional exports grew 3.4% in April 2026 compared to the same month a year earlier, driven by a 4.4% increase in the average export price, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026
2026 Elections: Peru's new Andean Parliament Representatives
The National Elections Board (JNE) recently proclaimed the results of the 2026 General Elections.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: How will the Senate and Chamber of Deputies be composed?
Following the official proclamation of results by the National Elections Board (JNE), find out here who the 190 legislators (60 senators and 130 deputies) in the bicameral Congress set to be installed on July 27 are, which political organization they represent, and how the seats are distributed.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026
Peru: Cusco dazzled by giant allegories created by Diego Quispe Tito University students
Cusco's Main Square buzzed with excitement last weekend as students from the Diego Quispe Tito National University of Arts of Cusco presented giant, impressive, and unique allegorical displays.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026
Peru: This is how Puno celebrated the traditional Andean New Year ceremony
With the participation of authorities, local residents, and visitors, a ceremony marking the Andean New Year was held in Puno region, southern Peru.
Mon, 22 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, 22 Jun 2026
Peru: Country risk down to 104, below region's average
The country risk —measured by the EMBIG Peru spread— decreased 5 basis points (bps) from 109 to 104 between June 10 and 17, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026
Peru: Net International Reserves total US$98.433 bn on June 16
Peru's net international reserves amounted to US$98.433 billion as of June 16, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026
U.S. Second Fleet Commander visits B.A.P. Tacna in Norfolk
As part of the cooperation and professional exchange activities being carried out by the Peruvian Navy during the international deployment of the vessel B.A.P. Tacna, Vice Admiral Douglas Perry, Commander of the United States Second Fleet, paid an official visit aboard the ship.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026
Peru: Trade surplus reaches US$43.049 billion through April
The trade balance surplus accumulated over the previous 12 months reached US$43.049 billion as of April 2026, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026
Peru and Order of Malta strengthen cooperation in support of most vulnerable populations
The Government of Peru and the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta (SMOM) reaffirmed in Rome the strong friendship and cooperation ties they have maintained since 1954.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: National Elections Board explains how votes are processed
Following voting in the June 7 presidential runoff election, a key stage of the electoral process began: the vote count. The National Elections Board (JNE) outlines the procedures through which votes are processed.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026