Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Peru: President Keiko Fujimori presents assessment of her administration
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, on Thursday night presented an assessment of her first 100 days in office, during which the Government worked on various key areas to foster the country's development and address the main issues affecting the population.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026
Peru stands out as adventure destination at 2026 Wanderlust Awards
Peru was recognized as the world's most desirable destination for adventure tourism, winning the gold award in the "Most Desirable Country for Adventure" category at the 2026 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026
Peru: Government closely following political developments in Paraguay
The Peruvian Government hopes that the political process in Paraguay, following the resignation of President Santiago Peña, will unfold in accordance with said country's constitutional framework, as well as in an atmosphere of social peace and legitimacy.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026
Pope Leo XIV in Peru: Installation of metal structures begins at Cusco's Sacsayhuaman
The Archdiocese of Cusco confirmed that the installation of metal structures has begun at the Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park's esplanade and the Main Square ahead of the upcoming pastoral visit and address to the faithful by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV in the city of Cusco, southeastern Peru.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026
Peru: Prime Minister meets with Attorney General to strengthen fight against crime
Prime Minister Luis Galarreta, Attorney General Tomás Gálvez, and the ministers serving on the High-Level Multisectoral Commission for the Restoration of Security and Public Order agreed on a series of measures to strengthen efforts against organized crime.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026
Peru: The Popemobile from which His Holiness will greet and bless the public
Being just a few meters away from the vehicle that will transport one of the most influential figures on the planet evokes a unique combination of responsibility and human awe.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026
El Niño Phenomenon: Drought and water scarcity to intensify in Peru starting in December
Starting in December, the effects of the El Niño phenomenon—specifically water scarcity—will become more pronounced in locations across southern Peru and the Amazon region, estimates engineer Nelson Quispe of the National Service of Meteorology and Hydrology (Senamhi).
Thu, 05 Nov 2026
Prime Minister Galarreta meets with Mayor of Lima to coordinate efforts on public security
Prime Minister Luis Galarreta met with the Mayor of Metropolitan Lima, Renzo Reggiardo, to coordinate efforts regarding public security and strengthen joint operations with law enforcement through the Unified Command.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026
It's coming! “Perú Comic Con” to hold its fifth edition featuring international stars
The country’s largest pop culture event, “Perú Comic Con,” returns for its fifth edition on December 5 and 6, 2026, at Arena 1—located along the Costa Verde coastal circuit in the San Miguel district—featuring international stars such as Wilson Bethel, Nathan Kress, Jessie T. Usher, and Drew Seeley.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026
Prime Minister of Peru to lead Multisectoral Commission Meeting on restoring security
Prime Minister Luis Galarreta will lead a new session today of the High-Level Multisectoral Commission for the Restoration of Security and Public Order, with the participation of the Prosecutor of the Nation, Tomás Aladino Gálvez.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026
Tourism in Peru: Puno stages the Legend of Manco Cápac and Mama Ocllo on Lake Titicaca!
With an ancestral ceremony performed by Andean sages on the floating island of Santa María—part of the Uros archipelago—the reenactment of the emergence of Manco Cápac and Mama Ocllo from Lake Titicaca began today, Thursday, November 5. The event is a central part of the 358th-anniversary celebrations marking the Spanish founding of the city of Puno.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026
Felaban: Fintechs are growing rapidly in terms of customer base and profitability globally
Fintechs—companies that leverage technology to provide financial services, often referred to as digital banks—are increasingly becoming major competitors to traditional banks, rapidly expanding their market share and revenue, noted Jorge Garate, a partner at McKinsey & Company.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026
Felaban: Peru’s private sector must focus on financing adaptation and resilience
The private sector in Peru and Latin America must focus on financing infrastructure for adaptation and resilience to address the impact of natural phenomena, such as El Niño, stated Diego Flaiban, Director of the Financial Sector at BID Invest.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026
Felaban: Peru is cradle of the most advanced and mature microfinance experience worldwide
Peru is the cradle of the most advanced and mature microfinance experience in the world, highlighted Javier M. Flores, Director General of the BBVA Microfinance Foundation (FMBBVA), at the 60th Annual Assembly of the Latin American Federation of Banks (Felaban 2026), currently taking place in Peru.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026
Peru's Foreign Minister promotes formalization and El Niño cooperation agenda at APEC
Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espá participated in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meeting, which brought together representatives of all 21 member economies.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026
Peru's President: Combating anemia is a key government priority
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, stated on Wednesday that combating anemia is a key priority for her administration.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026
Felaban: Peru could double copper production in 5 to 10 years, MEF says
Peru has the conditions to double its copper production over a 5-to-10-year period, given its mining potential and pipeline of investment projects under development, Economy and Finance Minister Elmer Cuba stated on Wednesday.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026
Small modular nuclear reactors to be evaluated to bring electricity to Peru's Amazon
Peru and the United States will join forces to evaluate the development of new nuclear technologies for peaceful purposes, including small modular reactors (SMRs) and microreactors, which could offer an alternative for providing reliable electricity to communities in the Amazon and Andean highlands that lack access to conventional power grids.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026
Peru: Tourists to be able to verify Machu Picchu ticket validity on digital platform
Domestic and foreign tourists planning to visit Machu Picchu, Peru's iconic tourist attraction, will now be able to verify the validity of their admission tickets online, the Ministry of Culture announced on Wednesday.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026
Felaban: Asbanc proposes stronger cybersecurity for Latin America's digital banking
The 60th Annual Assembly of the Latin American Federation of Banks (Felaban) opened with a welcome address by Peruvian Association of Banks (Asbanc) Chairman Martín Naranjo, who issued a strong call to shield digital transformation through high standards of security and transparency.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026