Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Friday, October 2, 2026.
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Peru: Court sentences 'Jhonsson Pulpo' to 35-year imprisonment
The Third Collegiate Criminal Court in Trujillo sentenced 30-year-old Jhonsson Cruz Torres, alias "Jhonsson Pulpo," to 35 years in prison for the robbery and murder of Santos Juliana Eustaquio Gonzalez, known as "La Reina de la Papa" (The Potato Queen).
Fri, 02 Oct 2026
Peru: President announces measures to facilitate employment for secondary school graduates
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, on Friday announced measures to facilitate access to employment for youth completing secondary education through coordination between the Ministries of Education and Labor-Employment Promotion to link technical training with job opportunities available through employment services.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026
Peru: President Fujimori visits Jose Granda Great School Unit
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, visited the Jose Granda Great School Unit in Lima's San Martin de Porres district on Friday.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026
inPERU Roadshow returns to New York to promote new investment opportunities
The non-profit private association inPERU, which promotes investment and the development of capital and financial markets at the local and international levels, is returning to New York, one of the world's leading financial centers, for its 19th roadshow.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026
Peru: Space Agency strengthens satellite imagery use ahead of El Niño phenomenon
The Peruvian Space Agency (CONIDA) promoted a working meeting with the entities responsible for disaster risk management, with the aim of strengthening the use of the Peruvian satellite system's capabilities in anticipation of the possible impacts of El Niño phenomenon.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026
Peru accesses loans on favorable terms thanks to strong macroeconomic data
Peru's strong macroeconomic indicators enable it to access international loans on favorable terms, German Development Cooperation stated.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026
Peru: Mining investment rises 45% to US$4.117 billion in Jan-Jul 2026
Mining investment in Peru totaled US$4.117 billion between January and July this year, representing a 45% increase compared with the same period in 2025 (US$2.839 billion), the Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) reported.
Fri, 02 Oct 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.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026
Peru: President Fujimori receives credentials from five Ambassadors
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, received the letters of credence from the Ambassadors of the Kingdom of Thailand, the Kingdom of Sweden, the Republic of India, the Republic of Austria, and the Czech Republic.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026
Peru: Deputies' Constitution Committee approves powers delegation bill
The Chamber of Deputies' Constitution Committee on Thursday approved a bill granting the Executive Branch legislative powers for 90 days, exclusively on matters of citizen security and El Niño phenomenon.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026
BCR: Peru's mortgage loans up 7.6% year-on-year in Aug 2026
Mortgage loans in the Peruvian financial market grew 7.6% in August 2026, a rate similar to that recorded in July, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported on Thursday.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026
Germany seeks investment opportunities in Peru linking growth and development
German Development Cooperation in Peru stated on Thursday that it is implementing a new approach in those countries where it provides technical and financial support for projects aimed at various sectors, seeking to identify investment opportunities for German companies or local businesses.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026
Peru's ERM 2026: OAS Mission analyzes electoral organization, logistics, and technology
The Organization of American States Electoral Experts Mission (OAS/EOM) analyzed key aspects of the organization and logistics, as well as the technological tools to be used in the 2026 Regional and Municipal Elections (ERM 2026), scheduled for Sunday, October 4.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026
Peru: Preliminary detention ordered for suspect accused of recruiting Peruvians for Russia
The Lima North Provincial Prosecutor's Office Specialized in Human Trafficking Offenses secured a seven-day preliminary detention order against Pocho Pinto, 54, who is under investigation for alleged aggravated human trafficking for the purpose of labor exploitation.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026
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