AGP Executive Report

Peru Runoff Election: Peru is voting Sunday in a tight presidential runoff between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez, the ninth election in 10 years, with crime, corruption, and political fatigue driving turnout. Polling opened at 7:00 a.m. and will close at 5:00 p.m., with about 27 million eligible voters. Ballot & Logistics Issues: Election authorities reported problems at some polling sites, including missing materials early on, and investigations into alleged irregularities such as ballots marked by delegates; JNE head Roberto Burneo said thousands of prosecutors, police, inspectors, and ONPE workers are deployed nationwide. Candidate Stakes: Fujimori voted in San Borja and urged supporters to monitor polling stations; Sánchez is campaigning on anti-corruption and reforms while Fujimori pushes tougher security and prison policies. BCRP Digital Currency: Peru’s central bank extended its retail CBDC pilot through March 2027 after reaching 3.5 million users, aiming to serve underbanked rural regions. World Cup Update: Spain’s World Cup preparations took a scare when Barcelona’s Gavi injured Man City midfielder Rodri in training, though Rodri reportedly finished the session with only a minor limp.

Peru Runoff Election: Peruvians head to the polls Sunday in a tight presidential runoff between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez, with crime and political fatigue driving a race that could take days to settle; turnout is mandatory for about 27 million registered voters, and polls show many still undecided. Campaign Fallout: Sánchez faces scrutiny over campaign finance allegations and both candidates are trying to win over voters wary of legitimacy if the result is close. Mining & Power Shock: Peru’s energy crisis is rattling metals markets, with reports saying electricity costs have surged after a gas pipeline rupture—raising fears for silver output and global supply. World Cup Spotlight: Pope Leo XIV, who holds Peruvian citizenship, said he will back the U.S. at World Cup 2026, adding a feel-good international moment as Peru remains out of the tournament. Volcano Watch: Peru’s Sabancaya volcano continues intermittent ash emissions, prompting aviation advisories. Trade & Investment: Peru is also in the global spotlight for critical minerals as WMC 2026 in Lima draws international mining and tech interest.

Peru Runoff Election: Peru heads to the polls Sunday for the second round of the presidential race, choosing between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez after April’s vote failed to produce a winner; the campaign is dominated by security fears as organized crime expands through extortion and targeted killings, with polls also showing security overtaking corruption and the economy as the top voter concern. Campaign Tone Toward the U.S.: Sanchez told AFP he wants “respectful” relations with Donald Trump, stressing economic openness, central bank independence, and hinting at a major port deal for American investors. Vatican in Spain: Pope Leo XIV began a weeklong Spain visit, urging leaders to avoid “sterile simplifications” and polarisation while calling for peace; he also said he’ll support the U.S. at the World Cup and revealed he’s a Real Madrid fan. Energy Transition Watch: Peru’s Macusani Plateau got a regulatory boost as uranium and lithium were declared “national pillars,” positioning the district for faster development of both commodities. Weather Alert: Colombia is bracing for El Niño, with 80% odds it starts this month and brings heat, drought risks, and pressure on food and energy.

Election Fallout: Peruvian leftist candidate Roberto Sánchez faces criminal accusations tied to alleged false reporting of party campaign contributions (2020–2021), with prosecutors seeking a 5-year-plus prison sentence and a ban from office as Peru heads into Sunday’s runoff. Campaign Closing: Keiko Fujimori and Sánchez wrapped up rallies in Lima, with Fujimori pushing “unity” and a hard line on crime, while Sánchez promised a popular consultation for a new constitution. Sports & National Pride: Peru completed a late comeback to beat Haiti 2-1 in a sold-out friendly at Miami’s Nu Stadium, with Renzo Garcés equalizing and Jairo Vélez scoring the winner. Global Spotlight on Peru’s Church Ties: Pope Leo XIV begins a week-long Spain visit, highlighting migrants and political polarization; Reuters notes his Peru background and expected talks in Madrid and Barcelona. Mining Watch: Peru’s copper output rose 15% in early 2026 as Quellaveco, Antamina, and Las Bambas hit steadier production. Tech & Security: A report alleges the Pentagon is using an AI-driven propaganda operation targeting Latin America via a Spanish-language media platform.

Peru Runoff Watch: Peru’s presidential runoff on Sunday could hinge on small artisanal gold miners, as both Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez court the REINFO program’s largely informal workforce—about 500,000 miners producing roughly half of Peru’s gold exports—while the program’s loose rules are set to expire but look politically untouchable. Big Money for Infrastructure: The Peruvian executive presented European investors with 92 public-private partnership and active projects worth over $34.7 billion, spanning water, transport, energy, mining, health, education, tourism and more through 2028. Mining & Sustainability: Austral Group became the first Peruvian fishmeal and fish oil firm to register in the GFLI database, aiming to make marine ingredient environmental data more transparent and comparable. Climate Alert: A satellite reading has detected early El Niño signals in the Pacific, while coverage warns “Super El Niño” could intensify extreme weather and disrupt food and water systems across the region. Volcano Updates (Peru): Sabancaya remains active, with ongoing eruption monitoring reported in the latest volcano bulletin.

Peru Runoff Politics: Social organizations in Lima marched to reject a blank/null vote campaign ahead of Sunday’s presidential runoff, warning it would fracture the popular vote and help Keiko Fujimori, framed by critics as tied to impunity and corruption. Election Focus: The runoff pits Fujimori against Roberto Sánchez in a race dominated by crime fears, with voting mandatory and results expected to be tight and possibly slow to finalize. World Cup Prep (Peru’s Spotlight): Spain were held 1-1 by Iraq in a World Cup warm-up in La Coruña, with Ferran Torres scoring and Merchas Doski equalizing; Spain rested several key players ahead of their final friendly vs Peru in Puebla. Diplomacy: Peru’s Jose Javier Augusto Shaw presented letters of credence as an envoy, as Peru and other countries continue diplomatic outreach. Mining Watch: Silver X Mining says it completed its acquisition of Peru’s Ccasahuasi gold project, aiming to consolidate a district near its Tangana operations.

Peru Runoff Politics: Conservative Keiko Fujimori is heading into Peru’s Sunday runoff against leftist Roberto Sánchez, leaning on a tough-on-crime message as insecurity and extortion dominate voter concerns; she also left the door open to not accepting the result, again raising unproven fraud claims from past elections. Diplomacy & Regional Ties: In Manila, President Marcos welcomed Peru’s new ambassador and highlighted the reopening of Peru’s resident embassy as a boost to Peru–Philippines cooperation. Health & Research in the Amazon: U.S. Ambassador Bernie Navarro visited NAMRU SOUTH in Lima, underscoring long-running Peru–U.S. work on infectious disease monitoring and biosurveillance across the Amazon. Amazon Science Exchange: Ocho Sur and Fulbright launched scholarships for academic exchanges focused on Amazon research, sending Peruvian and U.S. researchers to collaborate. El Niño Watch: The WMO warned that unusually warm Pacific waters are driving El Niño development, with global temperature impacts expected through the rest of 2026.

Peru Politics & Elections: Peru’s electoral process keeps moving toward the runoff, with OAS coordinators finishing training for the next vote and EU observers deploying across the country as materials reach ONPE sites nationwide. Diplomacy: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. received credentials from Peru’s newly appointed ambassador to the Philippines, highlighting renewed ties after the Peruvian embassy reopened in Manila. Economy & Trade: Peru’s OECD accession push remains a headline, with reporting that modernization efforts are generating savings, while trade cooperation continues to expand. Environment & Food: Peru’s eel fishery (Sakana del Peru) secured the country’s first MSC certification, and agro-exports were reported up in early 2026. Culture & Faith: Chiclayo’s Eucharistic Miracle of Eten anniversary renewed calls for deeper devotion to the Eucharist. World News With Peru Links: A 5.0 quake hit the Peru–Brazil border region, and PAHO warned of measles risks ahead of World Cup travel.

Peru Election Watch: Conservative Keiko Fujimori heads into Peru’s presidential runoff on Sunday, banking on a tough-on-crime message as insecurity, extortion, and killings dominate voter concerns. World Cup Build-Up (Peru in the spotlight): Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says Lamine Yamal is expected to be fit for Spain’s World Cup opener on June 15, though he will miss the warmup vs Iraq; Spain’s final warmup is against Peru in Mexico on Monday. Health Alert (measles): PAHO warns measles cases are rising across the Americas ahead of the 2026 World Cup, urging stronger surveillance, vaccination checks for travelers, and rapid response—Peru has reported 301 confirmed cases. US Trade Pressure (forced labor): The USTR proposes new Section 301 tariffs on dozens of economies, including Peru, tied to alleged failures to stop forced-labor imports. Climate Risk (El Niño): Scientists warn a “Super El Niño” could intensify droughts, floods, and extreme heat, with knock-on risks for food and water systems.

Climate Watch: The UN’s weather agency says there’s an 80% chance El Niño will hit from June to August, raising risks of hotter temperatures, heavier rains, and strain on food and water systems. Peru Politics: Peru’s presidential runoff is drawing intense focus as Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez clash over crime, “order,” and the country’s political divide—while voters remain highly undecided. Public Health: PAHO warns measles is surging ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with Peru reporting 301 confirmed cases and most infections tied to people unvaccinated or with unknown status. World Cup & Migration: Pope Leo XIV is set to visit Spain and meet migrants in the Canary Islands, where thousands have risked the Atlantic route. Trade: The U.S. Trade Representative moved forward on Section 301 forced-labor investigations, proposing additional tariffs tied to enforcement failures.

Runoff Politics: Peru’s presidential runoff is one week away, with polls showing Keiko Fujimori holding a narrow edge over Roberto Sánchez—Ipsos projects 38% vs 35%, while Datum Internacional has 39.8% vs 35.9%, and a big swing factor is the rising share of voters saying they won’t back either candidate. Crime & Fear: Ahead of Sunday’s vote, an AP report paints a grim picture of extortion and killings surging nationwide, with Trujillo residents describing daily life shaped by threats and attacks. Student Pressure: The Peruvian Student Federation is running a national university strike across 16 regions, demanding more education funding, student participation in governance, and better campus services. Pope Watch: Peru’s foreign minister says Pope Leo XIV is considering a visit in November, likely including Chiclayo and Lima and possibly an Amazon stop. Sports & Culture: Venezuela’s team won medals at the Lima Ibero-American Championship, while Pope Leo’s June prayer intention spotlights sport as a bridge for peace.

Peru Election Runoff: Peru’s presidential race heads into a tight Sunday runoff as Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez remain neck-and-neck in polls, with voters focused on crime and distrust after a first round hit by logistical problems and fraud claims. Cultural Rituals: Ahead of the vote, Peruvian shamans held a blessing ceremony in Lima’s Chorrillos, using coca leaves, flowers, palo santo and drums to “ensure” the best candidate represents Peru. Fishing Watch: Peru extended a pause on anchovy fishing due to high juvenile presence and ongoing El Niño-linked warming risks, cutting the 2026 TAC to 1.9 million metric tons. Volcano Alert: Sabancaya in southern Peru continued eruptive activity, with a volcanic ash plume reported up to about 26,000 ft moving southeast. Trade & Industry: Korea National Railway won a Peru rail improvement supervision contract for the Huancayo–Huancavelica line, a roughly $13 million project. Food Safety Diplomacy: Peru is part of APFRAS, a Pacific-facing bloc pushing toward broader food safety regulatory harmonization.

Peru Politics: Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez clashed in the final debate before Peru’s June 7 runoff, with Fujimori promising a tougher crime crackdown and Sánchez pushing to fight the “political mafia” by restoring democracy and strengthening justice. El Niño & Fishing: Peru extended a pause on anchovy fishing as juveniles remain abundant and warming El Niño conditions keep threatening operations. Volcano Watch: Sabancaya in Peru continued explosive activity, with ash reported rising to about 26,000 ft. Tourism Under Pressure: Machu Picchu faces a “credibility crisis” tied to ticket-sale corruption allegations, rising tourism costs, strikes, and accidents—raising fears it could lose its global status. Environment & Science: A new lungless salamander species was identified in Peru’s Panguana area, underscoring rainforest value even as illegal mining threatens ecosystems. Agriculture: Peru’s organic banana sector is reeling from Fusarium, forcing production shifts and leaving thousands of growers exposed.

Peru Runoff Politics: Keiko Fujimori holds a narrow lead over Roberto Sánchez in polls ahead of Peru’s June 7 presidential runoff, with undecided and blank/spoiled ballots seen as the key swing; both candidates are set to debate as protests against “Fujimori never again” keep drawing crowds in Lima. Election Logistics: Peru’s electoral authority (ONPE) continues sending materials to interior regions, while the official debate format lays out proposals across citizen security, democracy and rights, education and health, and the economy. Diplomacy: Peru’s president received credentials from Qatar’s ambassador, underscoring ongoing regional engagement. Sports (Peru in the spotlight): A Peru-friendly international calendar is building momentum, including a Haiti vs. Peru World Cup warm-up in South Florida. Environment & Culture: A new report highlights how the green anaconda is tied to Amazon cosmologies across Peru and neighboring countries.

Peru Politics: Right-wing Keiko Fujimori holds a narrow lead over leftist Roberto Sánchez ahead of Peru’s presidential runoff on June 7, with two polls showing Fujimori around 38–39.8% versus Sánchez at about 35–35.9%, while undecided and blank/invalid voters rise to 27%. Weather & Emergency Response: Peru has extended a state of emergency for another 60 days in 41 rain-hit districts across 11 regions, with authorities still clearing rivers and ravines and setting up temporary shelters. Elections Logistics: Peru’s electoral authority ONPE continues sending voting materials to interior regions for the 2026 campaign. Environment & Rights: Environmental defenders in Lima are pushing back against criminalization and violence, warning that protection mechanisms remain limited and deadly for those defending water and territories. Sports (World Cup build-up): Spain plans to send its full squad to a friendly in Puebla, including players recovering from injuries, as Peru’s own World Cup preparations continue.

Peru Politics & Governance: Peru’s 2026 elections keep moving as ONPE deploys electoral materials to Tumbes, Piura, and Lambayeque, with polling places set to open June 7 at 6:00 a.m. Public Health: Peru extended an emergency state in 41 districts after heavy rains, as measles concerns expose gaps in public health capacity. Mining & Environment: A new push to “organize” artisanal mining in Peru targets the law that could bring order—or deepen chaos—while Madre de Dios faces ongoing mercury contamination from gold extraction. Courts & Wildlife: Peru-linked legal fallout continues as India’s Supreme Court refused to reopen the Vantara wildlife transfer probe, saying the facility acted in good faith. Regional Security: Mercosur plans a crime monitoring center to standardize violence data, validated by universities and published online. Culture & Faith: Pope Leo XIV’s Spain visit highlights his missionary ties to Peru, while a Lima-area priest says he sees “miracles all the time” through weekend retreats. Sports & Spotlight: Peru’s Suheyn Cipriani advanced in the MGI All Stars Top 10/Top 18 in Bangkok.