Peru’s Oil Union Challenges Petroperú Over US$1.7 Billion in Obligations
Peru’s oil-workers’ union Fenpetrol wants a review of more than S/6 billion (about US$1.7 billion) in Petroperú obligations, questioning the...
August 12, 2026Section
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Peru Will Let You Send Money Using Just Your ID Number
Peru’s central bank will let people send instant payments using their national ID (DNI) as an alias — no phone...
August 12, 2026
Fuel Prices Spark a Wave of Transport Strikes Across Peru
Rising fuel prices triggered transport strikes across Peru in August 2026 — an indefinite stoppage in Ucayali, 48 hours in...
August 12, 2026
Chevron Is Reportedly Weighing an Exit From Peru After Less Than a Year
Chevron is reportedly considering leaving Peru’s offshore blocks Z-61, Z-62 and Z-63 less than a year after arriving — a...
August 12, 2026
Peru Raises 2026 Growth Outlook to 3.5%; Minister Cites Possible 4%
Peru’s 2026 growth outlook raised to 3.5% by MEF; Minister Elmer Cuba says possible 4%. Fiscal deficit targets unchanged. Five-year...
August 11, 2026
Peru’s Government Rules Out Pardons for Toledo and Castillo
Peru's justice minister ruled out pardons for jailed ex-presidents Toledo and Castillo, days after Fujimori said Toledo's request would be...
August 11, 2026
Peru Tightens the Net on Illegal Gold and the Money Behind It
Peru is targeting illegal gold and the laundering behind it, from a new Minem strategy to a Puno bullion seizure....
August 11, 2026
Peru’s New Government Takes Four Spending Laws to Court
Peru pension laws for teachers and the military head to the Constitutional Court as finance minister Elmer Cuba challenges four...
August 11, 2026
Peru Economy Growth Forecast Raised to 3.5%
Peru economy growth forecast for 2026 rises to 3.5%, with minimum wage set to increase in two steps. Learn what...
August 10, 2026