Peru News
Peru's Breaking News for Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
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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.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026
Peru: Net International Reserves total US$99.489 bn on July 14
Peru's net international reserves amounted to US$99.489 billion as of July 14, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026
Pacatnamu may revolutionize knowledge of northern Peru's ancient civilizations
The sacred city of Pacatnamu could become one of Peru's most important archaeological projects because of its potential to reveal previously unknown aspects of the political, religious, and ceremonial organization of the pre-Hispanic societies of the northern coast.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026
BCR: Peru's exports rose 38.9% in May, surpassing US$9.4 billion
Peru's exports totaled US$9.415 billion in May 2026, marking a 38.9% increase compared with the same month a year earlier, driven mainly by higher international prices for the country's leading export products and, to a lesser extent, by a greater volume of shipments, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026
Peru: President Balcazar highlights women artisans as drivers of family economy
During a recognition ceremony honoring women textile artisans from Qallwa, San Miguel province (Cajamarca region), President Jose Maria Balcazar highlighted the contribution these entrepreneurs make to their families' economies.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026
Peru expresses solidarity with Guyana following ferry disaster
The Peruvian Government has extended its solidarity to the Government and people of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana following the tragic sinking of the MV Barima ferry last Saturday.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026
Peru: Foreign Minister confirms high-ranking dignitaries for presidential inauguration
Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Pareja on Monday announced that King Felipe VI of Spain and several heads of state from across the region will attend the inauguration of President-elect Keiko Fujimori.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026
The World's 50 Best to make Peru global gastronomy epicenter
Lima will once again capture the world's attention by hosting The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2026, widely regarded as the most prestigious event in international gastronomy.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026
Peru: Executive issues decree declaring emergency in Junin districts hit by earthquake
The Executive Branch on Monday issued a supreme decree declaring a 60-day state of emergency in five districts of Junin region that were affected by the 5.1-magnitude earthquake that struck this part of the country in recent hours.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026
Peru: Exports have increased thirteenfold so far this century
Peruvian exports have multiplied thirteenfold so far in the 21st century, Central Reserve Bank (BCR) Governor Julio Velarde stated.
Mon, 20 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.
Mon, 20 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 on Monday.
Mon, 20 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.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026
Peru: Net International Reserves total US$99.489 bn on July 14
Peru's net international reserves amounted to US$99.489 billion as of July 14, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026
Peru: Evidence of ritual feasts and new pottery found at sacred city of Pacatnamu
In just one week of excavations at the Pacatnamu archaeological complex in the Jequetepeque Valley, the Pacatnamu Archaeological Project documented food remains brought from different ecological zones, a sacred fruit used in blood rituals, pottery fragments of various styles, evidence of ritual temple burials, and layers of reoccupation by the Moche and Lambayeque cultures.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026
Peru's President: We are acting swiftly in response to Junin earthquakes
The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, stated that the Government has been responding immediately to the earthquakes that struck Junin region by sending humanitarian aid and coordinating with regional authorities to assist affected families.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: Here is how the Senate is composed
Following the official proclamation of results by the National Elections Board (JNE), find out here who the 60 senators of the bicameral Congress to be officially installed on July 27 are.
Sun, 19 Jul 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: Learn about the Senate's main functions
Following the official proclamation of results by the National Elections Board (JNE), the Senate, the Chamber of Deputies, and the Andean Parliament have been constituted.
Sun, 19 Jul 2026
Peru: Meet 130 newly elected Deputies
Following the official proclamation of the results by the National Elections Board (JNE), here are the 130 deputies who received their credentials on June 26, qualifying them to be sworn into office for the 2026–2031 legislative term.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026
Peru: Learn about the Chamber of Deputies' main functions
Following the official proclamation of results by the National Elections Board (JNE) and the awarding of credentials on June 26, the Chamber of Deputies will be composed of 130 legislators.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026