Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Thursday, October 1, 2026.
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Peru: President meets with UNHCR to discuss protection of vulnerable groups
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, met with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) representatives to discuss cooperation and protection measures for people in vulnerable situations and those on the move.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026
Peru to prioritize regional security and risk management during CAN Presidency
Peru will prioritize regional security, disaster risk management, and border integration during its Pro-Tempore Presidency of the Andean Community (CAN) for the 2026–2027 term, Peruvian Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa stated.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026
Peru leads global blueberry production and exports, surpassing Chile and Spain
Fresh blueberry exports continue to rise, and Peru remained the world's leading producer and exporter of this fruit by the end of 2025, surpassing Chile and Spain, the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) reported.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026
Peru promotes new Andean integration stage after assuming CAN Presidency
Peru has assumed the Pro-Tempore Presidency of the Andean Community (CAN) for the 2026–2027 term, with an agenda aimed at strengthening integration, competitiveness, and the Andean countries' capacity to adapt.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026
Peru and Germany strengthen bilateral economic cooperation
Peru's Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Eric Anderson, held a working meeting with Parliamentary State Secretary at Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, Stefan Rouenhoff.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026
Peru: Mining exports up 55.4% through July 2026, totaling US$49.584 billion
Peru's mining exports totaled US$49.584 billion between January and July 2026, a 55.4% growth compared with the same period in 2025, when they amounted to US$31.913 billion, the National Society of Mining, Oil, and Energy (SNMPE) reported.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026
BCR: Credit to Peru's private sector up 10.3% year-on-year in Aug 2026
Total credit to the private sector, which includes loans granted by banks, financial institutions, municipal and rural savings banks, and cooperatives, increased its year-on-year growth rate from 9.4% in July to 10.3% in August 2026, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026
Israeli Ambassador highlights cyber resilience, cooperation to combat cybercrime
Israeli Ambassador to Peru Gali Dagan outlined how his country has developed a comprehensive cybersecurity ecosystem to combat cybercrime and explained why public-private and international cooperation are essential nowadays.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026
Peru will strengthen air connectivity to boost tourism by diversifying destinations
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) highlighted the importance of strengthening air connectivity as a strategic tool to boost the competitiveness of Peru's tourism sector, open up new source markets, diversify destinations, and create greater investment and regional development opportunities.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026
Peru: UNT Museum to conserve 2,500 archaeological artifacts with U.S. support
The rise of Peru's northern coastal archaeological school began to emerge more than a century ago with the arrival of the first North American researchers.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026
Peru: PM evaluates security measures with Police general commander
Prime Minister Luis Galarreta met with Peruvian National Police (PNP) General Commander Fredy Lopez to evaluate ongoing actions and planned measures to strengthen citizen security.
Wed, 30 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.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026
Peru: Prime Minister meets with CAF Executive Vice President
Peruvian Prime Minister Luis Galarreta met with Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) Executive Vice President Gianpiero Leoncini.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026
Peru: Exporting companies up 3.4% from Jan to Jul 2026
A total of 7,731 Peruvian companies exported goods worldwide in the first seven months of 2026, a 3.4% increase compared with the same period last year (7,476), the Peruvian Exporters Association (ADEX) reported.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026
Peru: Congress Chairman reaffirms commitment to legal stability, boosting investment
Congress Chairman Miguel Torres participated as a speaker at the business dinner "Peru Agenda 2027 – Government and Business: Priorities, Challenges, and Investment," organized by SwissCham Peru and the Canada-Peru Chamber of Commerce in Lima.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026
Gran Pajaten: Key facts about Peru's almost hidden archaeological gem in jungle
Gran Pajaten is one of Peru's most enigmatic and impressive archaeological sites. It is attracting growing scientific interest as researchers seek to unravel its mysteries, as well as increasing attention from tourists eager to admire its imposing presence within the northeastern Amazon rainforest.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026
Peru's President: We hope Congress will rise to the challenges facing Peru
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, expressed her expectation on Tuesday that Congress will make a decision on the legislative powers request submitted by the Executive Branch and rise to the challenges facing the country, particularly crime and the El Niño phenomenon alert.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026
President: We will take necessary measures against crime with or without legislative power
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, stated on Tuesday that the Government will take all necessary measures to tackle crime, regardless of whether Congress grants the legislative powers it has requested.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026
Peru leads global blueberry production and exports, surpassing Chile and Spain
Fresh blueberry exports continue to rise, and Peru remained the world's leading producer and exporter of this fruit by the end of 2025, surpassing Chile and Spain, the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) reported on Tuesday.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026
Peru: Mining exports up 55.4% through July 2026, totaling US$49.584 billion
Peru's mining exports totaled US$49.584 billion between January and July 2026, a 55.4% growth compared with the same period in 2025, when they amounted to US$31.913 billion, the National Society of Mining, Oil, and Energy (SNMPE) reported.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026