Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Thursday, September 17, 2026.
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Peru: Foreign Affairs Minister reports on incorporation into 'Shield of the Americas'
Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa appeared before the Senate Plenary on Wednesday afternoon to report on Peru's incorporation into the Shield of the Americas.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026
Peru: Senate authorizes President Fujimori's trip to U.S.
The Senate Plenary approved Draft Legislative Resolution No. 00008-2026-2031-S authorizing President Keiko Fujimori to leave the national territory from September 21 to 25, 2026, to travel to New York City, United States, and participate in the United Nations General Assembly.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026
Peru's President: Our vision is to build a more productive and inclusive economy
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, stated on Wednesday that the Government's vision is to build a more productive, competitive, and inclusive economy that generates benefits for all Peruvians throughout the national territory and fosters development.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026
Peru: President Fujimori introduces High-Level Commissioners for reforms
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, on Wednesday introduced the High-Level Commissioners for structural reforms and increased productivity in Peru.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026
BCR: Peru's exports totaled US$10.068 billion, up 33.4% in July 2026
Total exports amounted to US$10.068 billion in July this year, a 33.4% increase compared with the same period in 2025, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026
President: Government to support police who risk their lives to protect Peruvians
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, on Wednesday expressed her Government's firm support for and recognition of police personnel who risk their lives to protect citizens amid the fight against violence and crime.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026
Peru: President leads ceremony to recognize new PNP General Commander
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, led on Wednesday the ceremony marking the change of command and recognition of Peruvian National Police (PNP) Lieutenant General Fredy Lopez Mendoza as the new General Commander.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026
Peru: Members appointed to Presidential Office Advisory Commission
The Executive Branch has appointed the members of the Presidential Office Advisory Commission through a supreme resolution published in the Legal Regulations section of the Official Gazette El Peruano.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026
Peru strengthens cooperation with UN to combat organized crime
Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa held a meeting with United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Regional Representative Amado de Andres and the organization's Operations Division Director Bo Mathiasen, with the aim of strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Wed, 16 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, 16 Sep 2026
From U.S. to Peru's Sacred Valley: Kennedy Leavens promotes 200 women weavers' work
Her love for the Peruvian Andes’ culture and people led U.S. citizen Kennedy Leavens to make Cusco her home and found an initiative that now includes more than 200 women textile artisans, whose work she has helped bring to markets across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Oceania.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026
Peru: President Fujimori meets with Jose Maria Aznar to address cooperation
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, received former Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar at the Government Palace Tuesday.
Wed, 16 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.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Museum returns 201 cultural objects to Peru
At a ceremony held at the Spurlock Museum of World Cultures at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 201 cultural objects were voluntarily returned to the Peruvian State, reflecting the diversity and high degree of development achieved by the South American country's ancient civilizations.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026
INEI: Peru's economy grew 3.56% in July, up 3.13% so far in 2026
National production grew 3.56% in July 2026, driven by the positive performance of most economic sectors, including Trade (6.79%), Construction (9.85%), and Other Services, the National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI) reported Tuesday.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026
Peru rises to 25th in global reputation, leads Latin America
The Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Exports and Tourism (PromPeru) reported that Peru is strengthening its international reputation and recording the largest increase in the pride its citizens feel in their country, according to the results of the RepCore® Nations 2026 study, conducted by Reputation Lab.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026
Peru: Fieldwork conducted at Machu Picchu Inca Citadel for new carrying capacity study
Specialists conducted fieldwork at the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu and along the Inca Road Network as part of the new carrying capacity and limits of acceptable change study, which seeks to improve management of this important sanctuary and archaeological park.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026
Peru: Foreign citizen intervened for illegally working as tour guide at Machu Picchu
A second foreign national was intervened on Monday, September 14, for allegedly working illegally as a tour guide on the Amazonian route to the Machu Picchu Inca Citadel, Cusco's Regional Management of Foreign Trade, Tourism, and Handicrafts (Gercetur) reported.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026
Peru: Pre-Hispanic 'die' discovered during excavations at Ollape archaeological site
Researchers from the Kuelap Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology Research (INAAK) at the Toribio Rodriguez de Mendoza National University of Amazonas made a surprising discovery during excavations at the Ollape archaeological site: a pre-Hispanic “die,” it was reported.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026
14-month preventive detention for person investigated for taking Peruvian to Russia
The Lima North Provincial Prosecutor's Office Specialized in Human Trafficking Offenses secured a 14-month preventive detention order against Vidal L., who is under investigation for the alleged aggravated crime of human trafficking against a Peruvian citizen in Lima's San Martin de Porres district.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026