Peru Growth May Fall to 2% If El Nino Lasts
A University of Lima scenario puts Peru's 2027 growth at 2% if El Niño lasts, as ENFEN extends its forecast...
October 31, 2026Section
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Peru Deputies File Amnesty Bill for Castillo
Peruvian deputies filed a bill, reported on 30 October, to grant amnesty to ex-president Pedro Castillo, who faces 11 years...
October 31, 2026
Lima Rival Concedes, Trails by 49,132 Votes
Francis Allison conceded the Lima mayor race on 30 October as Renovación Popular led by 49,132 votes; who gets the...
October 31, 2026
Peru Plans Terrorist Label for Crime Gangs
Peru's President Keiko Fujimori said on 29 October 2026 she will label criminal gangs hostile and terrorist groups, using powers...
October 30, 2026
Fado Singer Camane in Lima, 19 November 2026
Camané sings at Festival Fado Lima on Thursday 19 November 2026. Seats at Teleticket run from US$7.27 to US$34.88; US...
October 30, 2026
Lima, Peru Explained 2026
Lima, Peru explained for US readers: 10.4 million people, 40 percent of the economy, a crime emergency and an unsettled...
October 30, 2026
Peru Passes US$2.4B Extra Spending Bill
Peru's Congress approved a US$2.4 billion supplementary credit on 28 October that adds US$101 for each Pension 65 beneficiary.
October 30, 2026
Peru Upgrades China Trade Deal on 1 November
Peru's upgraded free trade pact with China takes effect Sunday 1 November 2026, adding 5 chapters. China took 35% of...
October 30, 2026
Peru Gold Province Reported Short of Police
A report citing Interior Ministry data says Peru's Pataz gold province has 121 police and six pickups, not independently confirmed.
October 30, 2026