Peru’s Central Bank Turns More Upbeat, Lifting Its Growth Forecast
Peru's central bank has lifted its 2026 growth forecast to 3.4 percent, a more upbeat call than global forecasters, betting...
June 20, 2026Section
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Peru’s Knife-Edge Result Contested as Sánchez Calls Lima March
Peru's runoff ended in a near-tie, and losing candidate Roberto Sánchez has called a Lima march to contest the count,...
June 19, 2026
Why Lima Became the World’s Reigning Capital of Fine Dining
With Maido holding the world's-best-restaurant crown and four kitchens in the global top fifty, Lima has become the undisputed capital...
June 19, 2026
The Retailer Betting on Peru’s Everyday Shopper
InRetail, Peru's biggest retailer, posted strong growth across supermarkets, pharmacies and malls, a winning bet on the everyday consumer.
June 17, 2026
Latin America Dominates the World’s Best Food Cities, Led by Lima
Lima topped Time Out's 2026 ranking of the world's best food cities, with Medellín, Mexico City and Buenos Aires putting...
June 15, 2026
Lima’s Fiesta de la Música: A Free Two-Week Music Takeover
Lima’s Fiesta de la Música opens June 13: free concerts across 16 districts through June 27, with a central R-Wan...
June 13, 2026 Peru’s Stock Market Jumps 8% as a Knife-Edge Election Is Counted
Lima's stock market has jumped about 8% this week as Peru counts a knife-edge presidential runoff and investors bet on...
June 12, 2026
Sara Flores: The Amazonian Artist Carrying Peru to the Venice Biennale
Sara Flores, a major Shipibo-Conibo painter from the Peruvian Amazon, represents Peru at the Venice Biennale with the largest work...
June 12, 2026
Peru Runoff Too Close to Call as Vote Recount Begins
The Peru runoff between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez is a statistical tie, with a recount of disputed ballots under...
June 12, 2026