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The Latest Breaking News from Peru

Beyond the Floods: Why Peru's Coming El Niño Could Send Energy Costs to Record Levels

Peru's El Niño has been upgraded to extraordinary magnitude. Learn what that means for hydroelectric plants, spot prices, and the 2027 energy bill.

Latin Times · Oct 13

Pope Leo Has Part of Right Lung Removed as Doctors Confirm Lung Cancer

Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer after surgery removed the lower lobe of his right lung. Doctors confirmed lung adenocarcinoma in Rome.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13

Peru's $844M Corio Port Eyes Investors from US, China & India. Could This Reshape Trade in South America?

Peru's Corio port project — a $844M terminal in Arequipa — draws investor interest from the US, China and India as it bids to connect South America with Asia.

Latin Times · Oct 13

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Keiko Fujimori Announces New School Rules to Strengthen Authority and Support for Teachers in Peru

Peru's Fujimori unveils a three-tier school discipline framework for all schools, with expulsion allowed but student dropout banned.

Latin Times · Oct 13

The Crown of South American Tourism: Peru Wins Six Awards and a Fourth Consecutive Title

Peru claimed six World Travel Awards 2026 — including top destination for the fourth year running — as 255,000 U.S. visitors fuel its comeback.

Latin Times · Oct 13

Indian, US and Chinese firms show interest in Peru's $844 million port project

Investors from the United States, China, and India have shown interest in a new port project in southern Peru. This port, expected to cost approximately $844 million, aims to accommodate large vessels for international shipping. Regional officials confirmed that multiple companies are exploring partnership opportunities for the project. A timeline…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

Machu Picchu's Big Reform Still Can't Stop a Sellout: October 13 Walk-Up Slots Are Gone

All 1,000 walk-up Machu Picchu tickets for Oct. 13 sold out. What visitors need to know about Peru's new 15-minute booking system.

Latin Times · Oct 13

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Extreme Cold in Peru: Senamhi Warns of Temperatures Down to -15°C in 49 Provinces Across Eight Regions

Senamhi warned 49 provinces across 8 Peruvian regions of temperatures reaching -15°C on Oct. 13–14, threatening livestock, crops, and highland communities.

Latin Times · Oct 12

🔴 Surgery on Pope Leo's cancerous lung nodule went well, Vatican says

Pope Leo had a lower lobe of his right lung removed during surgery on Tuesday and ‌was diagnosed with lung ⁠adenocarcinoma, a common form of ‌lung cancer, the Vatican said in ⁠a medical bulletin. The surgery was successful and the pope is expected to spend a week in hospital recovering.…

France 24 · Oct 12

Australian trekker found dead in Peru after remote mountain hike

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The Independent UK · Oct 12

Missing Australian hiker found dead weeks after embarking on solo trekking trip in Peru

Jordan Yap from Melbourne was preparing for a 120km hike through remote Huayhuash mountain range when he last contacted friends and relatives on 14 September

The Independent UK · Oct 12

El Niño Jolts Peru's Fisheries: Anchoveta Catch Plunges 99% as Jumbo Squid Gains Ground Amid Expert Monitoring

El Niño erased 99% of Peru's July anchovy catch, triggering a 30.7% sector contraction, 78,000 job losses in 2026 alone, and a 40–70% fishmeal export drop.

Latin Times · Oct 11

Sugar Wholesale Prices Surge 28.6% in Peru as El Niño Threatens to Raise Household Food Costs in October

Peru's wholesale sugar price jumped 45% as ENFEN classifies El Niño Costero as extraordinary magnitude. Impact on families and remittances explained.

Latin Times · Oct 11

Peru's Elections Under Scrutiny: Weeks to Proclaim Results Compared to the Hours It Takes Other Countries

Peru tallied 92% of Lima's votes overnight but official winners may take weeks — here's why, and what it means for democracy.

Latin Times · Oct 11

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The Guardian - AU · Oct 11

Missing Australian hiker Jordan Yap last seen on remote trail found dead in Peru

Family and friends say Melbourne man should be remembered for ‘immense joy he brought to so many people’s lives’

AAP · Oct 11

Missing Aussie trekker found dead in Peru

An Australian man missing on a remote hiking trail in Perth has been found dead, his family and friends have confirmed.

Latin Times · Oct 10

Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori to Visit Bukele's CECOT Megaprison Amid Security Policy Debate

Peru's Senate cleared Fujimori's Oct. 28–31 trip to El Salvador, including a CECOT tour. Here's what it means for Peru's security policy.

Latin Times · Oct 10

A Pest Threatens 125,000 Hectares of Potatoes in Peru and Puts Production Valued at US$109 Million at Risk

A tiny psyllid pest is advancing through Peru's Andes with no resistant potato variety to stop it — and $109M in crops in its path.

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Latin Times · Oct 9

IATA Called Lima's Airport Fee "Madness." Seven Months of Data Are Starting to Prove It.

Lima's airport transfer fee drove a 13.6% connecting-passenger drop Jan–Jul 2026. Bogotá and Panama surged. What the data means for your U.S.–South America flights.

We Got This Covered · Oct 9

Center-left candidate Hitler Mussolini triumphs over opponents to become mayor of small Peruvian town

The residents of Queropalca have voted Hitler into power.

Euronews · Oct 9

Left-wing candidate Hitler Mussolini wins local vote in Peru

Hitler Mussolini Simeón Flores won by 25 votes in Queropalca, a district of just over 730 people in the Huánuco department, running for the centre-left Ahora Nación party. He is not Peru’s first elected Hitler.

Latin Times · Oct 9

Oil: Production in Peru Continues to Fall as Sector Is Left Out of Legislative Powers Bill

Peru's oil output hit 39,444 bpd in September amid a 15-year exploration drought — and over 1 million U.S.-based Peruvians are absorbing the economic fallout.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 8

Who Won the USMNT Goalkeeper Battle to Open the 2030 World Cup Cycle?

A tasty goalkeeper battle is already brewing as the U.S. men’s national team starts its journey toward the 2030 World Cup.

Latin Times · Oct 8

Keiko Fujimori Orders Military and Police to Join Forces in Peru's Major New Crackdown on Crime

Peru's Fujimori merges military and police under a Unified Command as the country faces its worst crime crisis in over two decades. What it means for families and businesses.

Latin Times · Oct 8

More Than 90,000 Machu Picchu Tickets Open Up, Giving Travelers a New Chance to Visit Before 2026 Year-End

Peru ended Machu Picchu's advance-reservation system, unlocking 90,000+ tickets for late 2026 via a new direct-purchase rule at tuboleto.cultura.pe.

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