Peru Senate Elects 3 Central Bank Directors
Peru's Senate elected Oswaldo Molina, José Stok and Juan José Marthans on 21 October, completing the central bank's seven-seat board...
October 22, 2026Section
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Petroperú Eyes US$180M Ecuador Oil Savings
Petroperú projects Ecuador oil savings of up to US$180 million a year, with cheaper crude and freight for its Talara...
October 21, 2026
Peru Textile Makers Fight 12.5% US Tariff
Peru textile makers say a 12.5% US tariff and a 120-day sector emergency are squeezing garment sales, while Central American...
October 21, 2026
Peru Export Volumes Rise 17.7% on Gas Surge
Peru's August 2026 export volume rose 17.7% from a year earlier, INEI reported, with mining up 19.6% and natural gas...
October 21, 2026
Piura Floods on 20 October as El Niño Hits
Piura floods hit northern Peru on 20 October as El Niño rains swamped streets and homes, while the US plans...
October 21, 2026
Credicorp Inclusion Index Puts Peru at 47.7
Credicorp's 2026 inclusion index puts Peru at 47.7 points, with 69% of Peruvians holding a mobile wallet and 29% at...
October 20, 2026
Peru LATAM Jet Fire Halts Flight on 19 Oct
A LATAM jet fire stopped flight LA2302 at Lima airport on 19 October. All passengers left the aircraft and LATAM...
October 20, 2026
Peru Courts Oil Investors as Output Slips
Peru's oil regulator says it could sign five or six licence contracts by year-end, even as September output of 39,440...
October 20, 2026
Colombia Army Hits Gold Dredges on Putumayo
Colombia's Army destroyed illegal gold-dredging gear in Putumayo that it links to an armed group, while Peru and the US...
October 19, 2026