Peru Teacher Pension Law Faces Constitutional Court Fight
The Peru teacher pension law faces a constitutional court fight after Lima's economists filed a challenge. Learn about the costs...
August 22, 2026Section
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A García Márquez Novel Becomes a One-Man Show in Barranco
En los Tiempos del Cólera plays La Vermut Bar in Barranco, Lima, on Saturday 29 August at 6pm. One performer,...
August 22, 2026
Lima’s Biggest Coffee Festival Is Free, and It Has 154 Stands
The Festival Cafesazo Peruano runs 29 and 30 August at Campo de Marte in Lima. Entry is free, with 154...
August 22, 2026
Freak Waves on Lake Titicaca Destroy 200 Tonnes of Trout
Freak waves on Lake Titicaca destroyed about 200 tonnes of trout in Peru's Puno region. Learn about the cause and...
August 22, 2026
Contraloría Finds Losses at Petroperú and the Road Agency
Peru's Contraloría found losses at Petroperú and the road agency, including US$396,135 in demurrage and 4.8 million soles in overvaluations.
August 22, 2026
Peru’s Private Investment Jumped 17.6% in the Second Quarter
Peru's private investment jumped 17.6% in Q2 2026, boosting GDP growth to 3.4%. Learn what drives this surge and its...
August 22, 2026
Peru Declares a Cooking Gas Emergency in Five Southern Regions
Peru declares a cooking gas emergency in five southern regions after heavy rain and landslides disrupt LPG supply. Learn what...
August 22, 2026
Peru Police Chief Cannot Be Removed, a 2022 Law Says
A 2022 law means Peru cannot remove its own police chief, so the government seeks to change it. Learn about...
August 22, 2026
Cerro Verde Offers Arequipa More Than US$3.4 Billion
Cerro Verde offers Arequipa more than US$3.4 billion for mining expansion and water projects. Learn about the deal with Sedapar...
August 22, 2026