Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Saturday, September 19, 2026.
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Peru: President Fujimori swears in new Transport and Communications Minister
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, swore in the new Transportation and Communications Minister Jose Angello Tangherlini Casal during a ceremony held at the Lima-based Government Palace on Friday evening.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026
Peru: President Fujimori leads Council of Ministers session
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, led a new regular session of the Council of Ministers at the Government Palace in Lima on Friday evening.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026
Peru's Congress: Senate officially ratifies Julio Velarde as BCR Governor
The Republic's Senate has ratified Julio Velarde Flores as Chairman (Governor) of the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) Board.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026
Peru: Rafael Rey resigns as Transport and Communications Minister for health reasons
The Presidency of the Council of Ministers (PCM) reported on Friday that it has received the resignation letter submitted by Transportation and Communications Minister Rafael Rey for health reasons.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026
Peru: President Fujimori meets with World Bank Group's IFC representatives
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, met with representatives of the World Bank Group's (WBG) International Finance Corporation (IFC) to address the development agenda, projects, and cooperation with Peru.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026
Peru: Inca closure ritual with 18 vessels and sacred huanca found in Wancasanga, Cajamarca
On the windswept peaks of the Condebamba Valley—3,400 meters above sea level—time did not erase the memory of a sacred farewell.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026
Peru: Mining investment up 45% to US$4.116bn in Jan-Jul 2026
Mining investment totaled US$4.116 billion between January and July this year, marking a 45% increase from the same period in 2025, when it amounted to US$2.839 billion, according to figures from the Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem).
Fri, 18 Sep 2026
Peru's Min: Willingness to work multilaterally through 'Shield of the Americas'
Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa said the United States has expressed a willingness to work multilaterally through the "Shield of the Americas" to combat transnational crime via coordinated action involving the 15 countries that make up the partnership.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026
Peru: Apurimac teacher revitalizes Quechua among students through TikTok
In the highlands of Peru's Apurimac region, where Quechua continues to thrive in family and community life, a teacher has found in technology a powerful ally for preserving the Indigenous language and strengthening his students' cultural identity.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026
Peru: President Fujimori's trip to U.S. formally authorized
The Congress of the Republic on Thursday published Legislative Resolution No. 32741, which authorizes President Keiko Fujimori to leave the national territory from September 21 to 25, 2026, to travel to the United States.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026
Peru: Mining exploration portfolio comprises 57 projects worth US$672 million
The Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) updated its portfolio of mining exploration projects, comprising 57 initiatives with a combined investment worth US$672 million, Energy and Mines Minister Guillermo Shinno reported.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026
MEF: Peru's economy marks 28 consecutive months of growth through July 2026
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) reported that Peru's GDP grew 3.6% in July 2026, up from the previous month, marking 28 consecutive months of growth.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026
Peru: Burials found at colonial church in Pacasmayo destroyed by 1619 earthquake
Excavations carried out at the former church of Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (The Town of Our Lady of Guadalupe) in Anlape, Pacasmayo province, northern La Libertad region, have revealed that the temple continued to be used for burials after the earthquake that destroyed the settlement in 1619.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026
Peru: President Keiko Fujimori guarantees joint State efforts against El Niño
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, on Thursday guaranteed joint State efforts to mitigate the effects of El Niño phenomenon.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026
Peru: Police assist Canadian tourist after suffering health problems in Huayhuash
The Canadian tourist who activated a satellite alert while in the Huayhuash Mountain Range, Ancash region, was assisted by rescue teams from the Peruvian National Police and members of the Socorro Andino mountain rescue group after experiencing health problems during her stay in this high-altitude area.
Thu, 17 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.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026
President Fujimori to address UN on crime fight and promote investment in Peru
During her address at the United Nations General Assembly, the President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, will outline the Government's actions to combat international crime.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026
Peru: Government has US$535 million-plus for El Niño prevention works
The Executive Branch has more than S/1.8 billion (above US$535 million) at its disposal to carry out prevention works in preparation for El Niño phenomenon, Agrarian Development and Irrigation Minister Marco Vinelli revealed on Thursday.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026
Peru: Agro-exports continue to grow, reach US$6.84 billion in Jan-Jul 2026
The Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) reported that Peru's agro-exports totaled US$6.84 billion during the first seven months of this year (January-July), a 2.5% increase compared with the same period in 2025, reaffirming the sector's competitiveness and dynamism in international markets.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026
Peru's Min: Government preparing initiatives to streamline mining exploration permits
Energy and Mines Minister Guillermo Shinno reported that the Executive Branch is preparing initiatives to continue facilitating mining exploration permits, considering that this activity is vital to securing and advancing new projects in the sector.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026