Peru News
Breaking news today Friday 26th of July 2024.
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Paris 2024: Peru makes triumphant passage along Seine River during opening ceremony
Led by flag bearers Juan Miguel Postigos and Maria Luisa Doig, Peru's delegation of 23 athletes made their way along the waters of River Seine during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Friday.
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Peru: Eduardo Salhuana elected as Congress' new Chairman
Congressman Eduardo Salhuana, from Alliance for Progress (APP) party, was on Friday elected as Parliament Chairman for the 2024-2025 annual session period.
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Peru: President Boluarte's Government unblocks Majes-Siguas project
The President of the Republic Dina Boluarte on Friday participated in the signing ceremony of the agreement for the transfer of Majes-Siguas project to the Central Government, marking the beginning of its unblocking after nearly 15 years of stalled works.
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Peru designates new Ambassador to Qatar
The Peruvian Government —through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs— has appointed Diplomatic Service Minister, Gonzalo Voto Bernales Gatica, as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the State of Qatar.
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Government sends best wishes and support to Peruvian athletes at Paris 2024 Olympics
The Presidency of the Republic on Friday conveyed its best wishes and support to the Peruvian athletes who starting today will compete for a medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in France.
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Fin Min expects Peru's growth to exceed 3.2% in 2024
Economy-Finance Minister Jose Arista stated that the Peruvian economy is expected to grow above 3.2% year-on-year by the end of 2024, exceeding the projections by his portfolio and the Central Reserve Bank (BCR).
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Peru: Supplementary credit worth US$796 million to unblock investment projects
The President of the Republic Dina Boluarte on Thursday evening enacted the law authorizing the incorporation of a supplementary credit for the fiscal year 2024, up to the amount of S/3 billion (about US$796 million).
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Peru: Mining exports up 18.2% in May 2024
Peruvian mining exports in May reached US$4.025 billion, 18.2% over the same month in 2023 (US$3.406 billion), the National Society of Mining, Oil, and Energy (SNMPE) has reported.
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Peru: FA Ministry confirms deaths of two Peruvians aboard 'Argos Georgia' vessel
The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the deaths of the two Peruvians aboard the 'Argos Georgia' vessel, which sank in the Falkland Islands on July 22.
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Peru hosts APEC 2024: How many times did it host summits?
Peru currently holds the Presidency of the 2024 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. Therefore, it hosts the summit of 21 member economies this year.
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Peru: Eduardo Salhuana and Silvana Robles vie for Congress Chairmanship
Legislators Eduardo Salhuana (Alliance for Progress) and Silvana Robles (Socialist Bench) will run to become Chair of Parliament, presenting themselves as leaders of list No. 1 and 2, respectively, for the 2024-2025 period's board.
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Peru's FA Min: All measures are being taken to ensure security at APEC
Foreign Affairs Minister Javier Gonzalez-Olaechea on Thursday underscored that the Government is taking all the necessary actions to ensure security during the APEC Peru 2024 Summit, which will be attended by over 10,000 people.
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'APEC for the People' Microsoft scholarships to foster Peruvians' professional development
The President of the Republic Dina Boluarte on Thursday stated that the 5,000 APEC Ciudadano (APEC for the People) Microsoft scholarships, achieved through a public-private partnership, will favor the professional development of Peruvian citizens.
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Peru: President participates in launch of 'APEC for the People' Microsoft scholarships
The President of the Republic Dina Boluarte on Thursday participated in the ceremony marking the launch of APEC Ciudadano (APEC for the People) Microsoft scholarships.
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Peru: FA Ministry obtains ISO 9001:2015 certification for consular procedures
The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has obtained an extension of the ISO 9001:2015 Certification for enhancements in providing service to citizens in consular procedures.
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Peru: Judiciary includes Asociacion Instituto Pais in proceedings against former President
The Fourth National Preparatory Investigation Court on Wednesday ordered the incorporation of the legal entity "Asociacion Instituto Pais" (Country Institute Association) in the proceedings against former President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski and others for the alleged crime of money laundering.