The Latest Breaking News from Peru

Keiko Fujimori Set to Become Peru's First Woman President Amid Fraud Claims From the Left

Keiko Fujimori wins Peru by 49,641 votes as overseas ballots tip the race. JNE proclaims July 3, inauguration July 28. Sánchez disputes the count.

Latin Times · Jun 30

Peru president-elect Fujimori vows 'order and hope' after narrow election victory

Peru's conservative president-elect Keiko Fujimori pledged on Monday to restore "order and hope" after narrowly defeating left-wing rival Roberto Sanchez in a presidential run-off dominated by surging crime. Fujimori, declared the winner of the June 7 election, said on X Peru was moving closer to "the path of order and…

France 24 · Jun 29

Colombia's vote may reshape the Amazon's future as political winds shift across Latin America

Abelardo de la Espriella, set to be Colombia’s president, has intensified debate over the future of the Amazon

The Independent UK · Jun 24

Peru's Knife-Edge Runoff Drags Toward a Verdict as Fujimori Clings to a Sliver with 99.5% of Votes Tallied

Fujimori edges ahead in Peru's razor-thin runoff at 99.4% counted. Contested ballots head to the JNE, with certification expected in July.

Latin Times · Jun 19

Peru’s president announces that Pope Leo will visit in early November

Peruvian President José María Balcázar has announced that Pope Leo XIV will visit Peru in early November

The Independent UK · Jun 18

A ‘super’ El Niño has the power to devastate fishing – and leave seals and sea lions starving

There is a more than 60% chance that a “super” El Niño will develop by the end of this year.

The Conversation · Jun 17

500 years buried in a jar, and still intact: The wild story behind Peru's ancient space food

Rare Inca freeze-dried potatoes discovery in Peru reveals 500-year-old chuño food system and ancient empire trade intelligence. Archaeologists at Tambo Viejo uncovered preserved potatoes showing how the Inca Empire moved food across mountains and coast. This rare find proves advanced Andean freeze-dried potato preservation methods.

The Economic Times · Jun 17

BIFOX ENTERS INTO AGREEMENTS TO ACQUIRE THE 550 MILLION TONNE[1] BAYOVAR 9 PHOSPHATE ROCK PROJECT IN PERU POSITIONING BIFOX TO BECOME ONE OF THE LEADING GLOBAL PHOSPHATE ROCK SUPPLIERS

SYDNEY, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bifox Limited ("Bifox") is pleased to advise it has entered into two agreements with Fossal S.A.A ("Fossal"), to purchase all of the shares of Fosfatos del Pacífico S.A. ("Fospac"). Under the agreements, Bifox has paid US$10 million cash for 16.667% of the outstanding shares…

AAP · Jun 16

India's exports to US remain flat in May, imports rise 54.43%

India's trade with the US saw exports remain steady in May, but imports climbed significantly. Trade with China experienced a notable surge in both exports and imports. Several other countries also showed positive export growth. However, some nations registered a decline in exports. Imports from specific countries like Brazil and…

The Economic Times · Jun 15

The Shanghai Museum to Present "On Top of the World Tree: Ancient Civilizations of the Americas"

SHANGHAI, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Shanghai Museum will present "On Top of the World Tree: Ancient Civilizations of the Americas" (July 9, 2026 – Nov. 14, 2027 at the Shanghai Museum on People's Square), a major exhibition exploring the artistic, cultural, and spiritual traditions of ancient civilizations across…

AAP · Jun 15