Lima Closes Roads for Pope Leo’s Arrival
Pope Leo XIV lands in Lima on 11 November. Roads, Metro and bus routes change around Plaza Mayor and San...
November 10, 2026Section
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Peru Mining Chief Expects Record Exports
Minsur CEO Juan Luis Kruger expects Peru to break its export record in 2026 “by a lot”; exports were US$74.1...
November 10, 2026
Peru Braces for More Extreme Rain in North
Peru's weather service has warned of strong to extreme rain in the north, with Tumbes flooded earlier this month. What...
November 10, 2026
Peru Central Bank Adds Three Board Members
Peru's central bank swore in three Senate-elected directors on 9 November, completing its seven-member board that sets rates for the...
November 9, 2026
US Envoy Wants US Firms in Peru Rebuild
US ambassador Bernie Navarro says Washington backs Peru's rebuilding after El Niño and wants tenders open to American firms, with...
November 9, 2026
Peru Plans US$5.2B Spending Against El Niño
Peru's president announced US$5.2 billion of extra 2027 spending against El Niño: schools, public works, cash aid and fuel relief....
November 9, 2026
Peru Copper Hits 4-Month Low After US Vote
Copper fell to about US$6.2 a pound on 5 November, a four-month low, after US tech shares sold off. Peru,...
November 9, 2026
Peru Penalises Account Lending for Extortion
Peru’s Decree 1744, published 9 November 2026, penalises lending bank accounts or digital wallets for extortion. A second decree widens...
November 9, 2026
Peru Lawmaker Targets US$36 Billion Tax Debt
A bill reported on 2 November asks Peru's tax agency Sunat to track US$36 billion in tax debt, of which...
November 9, 2026