Who is José Williams Zapata, the ex-military elected president of the Peruvian Congress?
José Williams Zapata is Peru's Congress president and key political player in the 2026 elections. His military past, alliances, and...
September 14, 2022Section
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Peruvian agricultural exports rise 22.9% between January and July
Peruvian agricultural exports reached US$5.12 billion between January and July this year, an increase of 22.9 percent in the period,...
September 13, 2022
Citizens’ approval of the Peruvian Congress stands at mere 13%
A survey by Ipsos Peru found that 13% of Peruvians approve of the work of the Peruvian Congress, one of...
September 12, 2022
Peru’s year-on-year inflation slows for second consecutive month, to 8.4%
Peru's Central Bank (BCRP) said Saturday that year-on-year inflation declined in August for the second month in a row, coming...
September 11, 2022
Peru’s President reaffirms defense of self-determination of the Saharawi Republic
The President of Peru, Pedro Castillo, reaffirmed his position in favor of the self-determination of the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic...
September 9, 2022
Peru’s Central Bank raises its benchmark interest rate to 6.75%
Peru's Central Reserve Bank (BCRP) board raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 6.75%, in line with...
September 9, 2022
Peru’s foreign trade totaled US$68.5 billion up to July 2022
Peru's foreign trade of goods reached a value of US$68.5 billion between January and July 2022, an increase of 17.3%...
September 9, 2022
Bolivia and Peru plan to open new border crossing to promote trade and integration
Representatives of the governments of Bolivia and Peru inspected the final work for the imminent opening of a new border...
September 8, 2022
Peruvian mining exports grow 6.2% in first half of 2022
Peruvian mining exports reached US$19.517 billion between January and June 2022, representing a growth of 6.2 percent compared to the...
September 8, 2022