Peru: Country risk at 144, below region's average

In the same period, the EMBIG Latin America spread remained unchanged at 409. The metric measures the ability of a country to meet its financial obligations and the implicit political risk and, based on that, receives an international credit...

Peru’s Grupo Gloria acquires San Mateo bottled water business

Credit: Shutterstock/Peruvian Art Peruvian dairy conglomerate Grupo Gloria has enlisted Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera to acquire the San Mateo bottled water business from Unión de Cervecerías Peruanas Backus y Johnston. Subscribe...

World CNN Peru grants amnesty to security forces accused of abuse during fight against rebel groups

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte signed into law Wednesday a bill granting amnesty to police officers, military personnel and members of civilian self-defense committees who took part in counterterrorism activities during the country’s bloody...

Dictan cinco meses de prisión preventiva a Martín Vizcarra, expresidente de Perú, por presunto cohecho pasivo propio

Por Jimena De La Quintana y Mauricio Torres La Justicia de Perú dictó este miércoles cinco meses de prisión preventiva en contra del expresidente Martín Vizcarra en un caso de presunto cohecho pasivo propio, informó el Poder Judicial en su cuenta...

Vizcarra becomes latest ex-president imprisoned in Peru

LIMA (Reuters) -A Peruvian judge ordered the pre-trial detention for former president Martin Vizcarra on Wednesday for allegedly taking bribes while he was governor more than a decade ago. At the hearing, Judge Jorge Chavez ordered Vizcarra to be...

Peru Sends First Batch of Frozen Avocado Pulp to China

Peru recently exported frozen avocado pulp to China for the first time, according to the country’s National Agricultural Health Service (SENASA). Sourced from the Lambayeque, La Libertad and Ancash regions, the avocado pulp, totaling 48 metric...

President Dina Boluarte signs into law Peru’s amnesty bill despite outcry

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has signed into law a controversial piece of legislation that would shield the military, police and other government-sanctioned forces from prosecution for human rights abuses committed during the country’s...

Peru, Indonesia up ties amid US tariffs

JAKARTA, Indonesia -- Peruvian President Dina Boluarte met her Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto on Monday during a visit aimed at strengthening economic ties as the two countries look to expand into new markets to overcome geopolitical...

World AFP Peru's president signs military crimes amnesty bill into law

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte on Wednesday signed into law a controversial bill granting amnesty to military personnel, police and members of civilian self-defense units over a bloody 1980-2000 campaign against leftist Shining Path guerrillas....

Peru: Government expresses concern over placement of Colombian flag on Chineria Island

Through an official statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was emphasized that such acts "do not contribute to the historic harmonious and peaceful coexistence between the Peruvian and Colombian communities and authorities in the...

Peru: Government expresses concern over the placement of Colombian flag on Chineria Island

Through an official statement issued by the Foreign Affairs Ministry, it was emphasized that such acts "do not contribute to the historic harmonious and peaceful coexistence between the Peruvian and Colombian communities and authorities in the...

Peru: Business expectations remain in optimistic range

In its regular survey, the BCR indicated that the expectations indicator for the economy's performance over the next 3 months rose from 52.9 points in June to 54.5 points in July. The 12-month expectations index increased from 56.6 to 58.3 points...

Peru's Boluarte pardons security forces for abuses during decades-long internal conflict

By Marco Aquino LIMA (Reuters) -Peru President Dina Boluarte signed a law on Wednesday pardoning military and police officers accused of human rights abuses committed from 1980 to 2000 during a bitter fight with leftist rebels. The law, approved...

Canada's Secretary of State visits Peru to strengthen cooperation ties

During his trip to San Martin region, Secretary Sarai arrived in Lamas, Shampuyacu, Moyobamba, and Tarapoto to visit Canada-supported projects that showcase leadership in climate action and inclusive economic development, while fostering trade...

A military plane, a police contingent and a flag: Three incidents raise tensions between Colombia and Peru

Santa Rosa de Loreto woke up Monday to a Colombian tricolor flag flying from a bamboo pole on Chinería Island, on the northeastern tip of Peru. Locals reported that Colombian civilians had arrived in the area aboard speedboats and secretly placed...

Minor Hotels Opens First nhow Hotel in Peru, Bringing Innovation to Lima

Minor Hotels has officially launched its first hotel in Peru, nhow Lima, on August 1. The opening marks a major step in the company’s regional expansion, introducing a bold, innovative approach to accommodation, gastronomy, and entertainment in...

Lawyer warns ‘catastrophic’ Peru consumption tax risks licensed market’s viability

Industry stakeholders fear the decades of work put in to Peru's regulated online market could be dashed by the new consumption tax. Over a month has passed since bets in Peru became subject to a 1% consumption tax. A local legal expert is warning...

Shamans perform peace ritual as diplomatic row between Peru and Colombia heats up

As a diplomatic row between Peru and Colombia heats up, a group of shamans performed a peace ritual in the hope of ensuring good relations between the two countries. The ceremony took place on San Cristobal Hill in the Peruvian capital, Lima....

Peru and Ecuador Explore Cross-Border Oil Pipeline Connection to Lower Transport Cost

Peru's state-run oil company Petroperu is working on an agreement with its Ecuadorean counterpart, Petroecuador, to connect oil wells in Ecuador to Peru's northern pipeline, the company's chairman said Thursday, August 7, 2025. The framework...

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