Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Friday, July 24, 2026.
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China's Xi Jinping to send Science-Technology Minister to Peru's presidential inauguration
Chinese President Xi Jinping will send his Minister of Science and Technology, Yin Hejun, to the inauguration of Peruvian President-elect Keiko Fujimori, which will take place in Lima next week, China's Foreign Affairs Ministry reported Friday.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
Peru's ERM 2026: Find out which authorities will be elected on Oct 4
The Regional and Municipal Elections (ERM 2026) will be held nationwide.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
BCR: Peru's formal employment up 4.2% in May as 251,000 jobs were created
Formal employment in Peru maintained its positive trend in May 2026, growing 4.2% from the same month a year earlier and generating 251,000 new jobs nationwide, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
Peru: President-elect's Office maintains permanent dialogue with citizenry
The President-elect's Office holds meetings with representatives from various sectors of Peru to gather their main proposals and needs and incorporate them into the incoming administration's agenda, as part of the open-door and dialogue policy established by President-elect Keiko Fujimori.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
Peru: Jose Maria Balcazar to remain President until July 28, Congress chair says
Acting Congress Chairman Fernando Rospigliosi said that Head of State Jose Maria Balcazar will serve as President of the Republic until July 28.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
Peru: President Balcazar receives credentials from San Marino's Ambassador
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, received the letters of credence from the new Ambassador of the Republic of San Marino to Peru.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026
Peru: Measures to address emergencies approved at latest Council of Ministers
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, led the final Council of Ministers session of his administration, during which various measures were approved to address the earthquake that recently struck Junin region and to extend states of emergency in several areas of the country.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026
Peru's economy estimated to have grown around 3% in 2Q 2026
Peru's economy may have grown by around 3% during the second quarter of this year (April-June), taking into account the impact El Niño phenomenon is having on the country's productive activity, according to Scotiabank's Economic Studies Department.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026
Peru's PM: Stable environment enabled development and addressed citizens' needs
Prime Minister Luis Arroyo stressed on Wednesday that the transitional government helped create a more stable environment in the country, allowing efforts to be focused on fostering development and addressing citizens' needs.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026
Peru: Police arrest two suspected counterfeiters of Machu Picchu entrance tickets
Police agents from the Machu Picchu Police Station, located in the Cusco district of the same name, recently apprehended two men, suspected members of the criminal gang "Los Malditos de Photoshop" (The Damned of Photoshop), for allegedly counterfeiting entrance tickets to Machu Picchu Archaeological Park.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026
Peru's President: Inclusive economies ensure strong democratic institutions
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, stated on Wednesday that inclusive economies ensure the continuity of strong democratic institutions for the future.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026
'More Peruvian Than Ever': What does this tourism campaign highlight and who stars in it?
The Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Exports and Tourism (PromPeru) and the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) officially launched the Peru Brand's nationwide "More Peruvian Than Ever" campaign.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026
Peru: President Balcazar participates in National Agreement Forum informational session
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, participates in the National Agreement Forum's informational session.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026
Peru: 10 people die after house fire in Lima's La Victoria district
A major fire that broke out early Wednesday morning at a house on the 400 block of Pisagua Street in Lima's La Victoria district left 10 people dead, including five children, Peruvian National Police (PNP) Commander General Oscar Arriola reported.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026
Foreign Affairs Ministry honors Peru's USAR Group for search and rescue in Venezuela
In recognition of its courage, professionalism, and outstanding work in the search and rescue operations following the twin earthquakes in Venezuela, Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Pareja awarded the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Group of the General Corps of Volunteer Firefighters of Peru (CGBVP) the Order of Merit of the Diplomatic Service of Peru "Jose Gregorio Paz Soldan."
Wed, 22 Jul 2026
'More Peruvian Than Ever' campaign seeks to strengthen national pride and identity
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur), through the Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Exports and Tourism (PromPeru), launched the nationwide "More Peruvian Than Ever" campaign.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026
Peru: Mining exports total US$35.611 billion, up 59.7% between January and May
Peruvian mining exports reached US$35.611 billion between January and May 2026, a 59.7% increase from the same period last year, when they totaled US$22.304 billion, the National Society of Mining, Oil, and Energy (SNMPE) reported.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026
Peru: President-elect Fujimori meets with Chilean Ambassador
Just days before the transfer of power, President-elect Keiko Fujimori on Tuesday met with Chilean Ambassador Milenko Skoknic to coordinate the details of President Jose Antonio Kast's upcoming visit to Peru.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026
Peru: Country risk down to 105, below region's average
The country risk—measured by the EMBIG Peru spread—decreased 3 basis points (bps) from 108 to 105 between July 8 and 15, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026
President receives credential from Ambassadors of Palestine, Switzerland, Honduras, Israel
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, on Tuesday received letters of credence from the Ambassadors of the State of Palestine, the Swiss Confederation, the Republic of Honduras, and the State of Israel.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026