Peru Jails Man for 15 Years for Aiding Shining Path
A Peruvian court jailed a man for 15 years for aiding the Shining Path, a US-listed terrorist group whose leader...
October 6, 2026Section
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Peru Vote Count Puts New Rival in Piura Runoff at 96%
Peru's count at 96% puts Podemos Perú's Guillermo La Torre on course for the Piura runoff, as Junín, Loreto and...
October 6, 2026
Peru Hits Chinese Toilets With Duties Up to US$14.30
Chinese toilets entering Peru face duties of US$5.70 to US$14.30 each for five years from 7 October, after a ruling...
October 6, 2026
Peru Interest Rate Decision Comes on 7 October
The Peru interest rate decision comes on Wednesday 7 October, with Lima inflation at 4.55% and the top of the...
October 6, 2026
Peru Sentences 4 Puno Police to 15 Years Over Cocaine
A court in southern Peru has sentenced four Puno police officers to 15 years for keeping 80 packages of cocaine...
October 6, 2026
Peru Sets 19 October Hearing on Shield of the Americas
Peruvian lawmakers have invited Foreign Minister Carlos Espá on 19 October to explain the Shield of the Americas, a US-led...
October 6, 2026
Peru’s Fujimori Seeks 29 October Visit to Bukele Prison
Peru's President Keiko Fujimori asked the Senate to approve a 28 to 31 October trip to El Salvador, including a...
October 6, 2026
Peru Asks Congress for US$2.4 Billion as El Niño Looms
Peru's economy minister urged Congress on 5 October to pass about US$2.4 billion in extra spending for El Niño, pensions...
October 6, 2026
Peru Regional Runoffs on 6 December for Expats
Peru regional runoffs on Sunday 6 December: the regions set to vote, why foreigners cannot, and the dry-law hours and...
October 6, 2026