Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Monday, August 24, 2026.
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Peru: Higher tax revenue allows fiscal deficit to keep declining through July 2026
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) on Monday highlighted the declining trend Peru's fiscal deficit has been showing throughout 2026.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026
Peru: President makes unannounced visit to educational institutions
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, on Monday morning supervised the measures implemented by the Government to restore and refurbish educational institutions affected by heavy rains in Lima's Villa El Salvador, Villa Maria del Triunfo, and San Juan de Miraflores districts.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026
Asian investment gains ground in Latin America, focusing on infrastructure
Asian investment in Latin America has become a major driver of regional economic development, particularly in markets such as Peru, Brazil, and Chile.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026
Peru: Net International Reserves total US$99.094 bn on Aug 18
Peru's net international reserves amounted to US$99.094 billion as of August 18, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Mon, 24 Aug 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.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026
Peru's President: We will submit the request for legislative powers this week
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, announced on Sunday evening that her administration will this week submit a request to Congress for delegated legislative powers to fight crime in the country.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026
Peru: Child burial with offerings found at Huacas de Moche Archaeological Complex
Researchers at the Huacas de Moche Archaeological Complex discovered the tomb of an infant approximately 1.5 years old who was buried with offerings in the site's urban core. The burial presents a pattern characteristic of the Moche culture.
Sun, 23 Aug 2026
BCR: Peru's traditional exports up 30.2% in June 2026
Traditional product exports totaled US$7.112 billion in June 2026, recording 30.2% year-on-year growth, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Sun, 23 Aug 2026
Peru's President: 650 people transported in 29 air-bridge flights in Arequipa
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, reported on Friday that 29 air-bridge flights were operated to transport a total of 650 people who had been stranded in Ocoña district, Arequipa region, due to landslides that disrupted traffic along this section of the Southern Pan-American Highway.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026
Peru: President Fujimori monitors emergencies and response efforts in Caraveli
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, arrived on Friday at Quebrada Honda, at kilometer 729 of the Southern Pan-American Highway in the Atico area, Caraveli province, Arequipa region, the area hardest hit by landslides.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Peru: President oversees airlift of over 160 people stranded in Arequipa
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, on Friday oversaw the air bridge operation implemented to transport more than 160 people who had been stranded between the districts of Atico and Ocoña, in Arequipa region, due to landslides that have disrupted ground traffic in the area.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Peru: President announces emergency declaration over LPG shortage in Arequipa
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, announced on Friday an emergency declaration over the shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in southern Arequipa region due to the interruption of traffic along the Atico-Ocoña route following mudslides caused by DANA Anibal, a high-altitude isolated depression.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Peru: Defense Ministry evacuates over 120 people stranded between Atico and Ocoña
As of 10:30 a.m. (local time), the Ministry of Defense had evacuated more than 120 people stranded on the Southern Pan-American Highway between Atico and Ocoña due to landslides reported in the area.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Peru: Defense Minister oversees air bridge to evacuate people stranded by landslides
Defense Minister Rafael Belaunde reported Friday morning that an air bridge has been launched to evacuate people stranded along the Southern Pan-American Highway's Ocoña-Atico stretch in Arequipa, which has been affected by recent mudslides and landslides.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Peru: President Fujimori to inspect areas affected by landslides in Arequipa
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, arrived in southern Arequipa region on Friday morning to inspect the areas affected by the reported landslides.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Foreign Ministry advances efforts to restore visa exemption for Peruvians visiting Mexico
Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa on Friday reported that talks have begun with Mexican authorities to eliminate the tourist visa requirement for Peruvian citizens wishing to enter said country.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Peru: Executive Branch ratifies Julio Velarde as BCR Chairman
The Executive Branch on Friday formalized the ratification of Julio Emilio Velarde Flores as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Reserve Bank (BCR).
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
BCR: Peru's terms of trade up 11.2% year-on-year in June 2026
Terms of trade increased 11.2% year-on-year in June 2026, bringing the index to 179.7 points, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported Wednesday.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Peru: Police dismantle Tren de Aragua faction, rescue sexual exploitation victims
The Peruvian National Police (PNP) dealt another blow to the transnational criminal organization "Tren de Aragua" by dismantling one of its factions, the criminal gang known as "Los Piratas."
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Peru: President Fujimori joins League Against Cancer's 2026 fundraising campaign
The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, on Thursday called on Peruvians to participate in the League Against Cancer's 2026 National Fundraising Campaign.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026