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Peru's PM and business leaders discuss measures to unlock investment
Peru's Prime Minister Luis Galarreta met with Confiep president Jorge Zapata Rios and business representatives to promote measures to boost private investment and speed up infrastructure projects, El Peruano reported. The meeting addressed proposals to simplify administrative procedures, unlock stalled investments and promote the tax-for-works mechanism to help close infrastructure gaps. Participants also discussed actions to prevent the effects of the El Niño phenomenon, according to the outlet. Galarreta said the state needs to facilitate investment and work with the private sector to generate jobs.
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Peru's state mining remediation firm marks 20 years, cites benefits for 750,000 people
In an interview with El Peruano, Activos Mineros (AMSAC) general manager Dante Aguilar said the state company has spent 20 years closing mining environmental liabilities across Peru.
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October 2026
Senamhi warns El Niño entering extraordinary phase, extreme rains expected
Grinia Avalos, head of Peru's National Meteorology and Hydrology Service (Senamhi), said El Nino is entering an extraordinary phase that could bring intense, persistent rains from December through February, with sea temperature anomalies above 4 degrees, comparable to the 1982-1983 and 1997-1998 events. She said normal rainy season totals of 20-30 millimeters could reach 250-300 millimeters in northern Peru, raising flood risks in Tumbes, Piura and the central coast, including Lima's Chosica and Chaclacayo areas. Senamhi will add weather radar stations in Piura and Ica to improve early warning, Avalos said, urging authorities and residents in vulnerable areas to prepare.
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Arequipa region aims to become a hub for green hydrogen production
Arequipa regional governor Rohel Sanchez said his administration is working to make the region an international reference point in green hydrogen and renewable energy, aiming to diversify the energy mix and strengthen energy security. He said the region has technical support from the United Kingdom and the Peruvian Hydrogen Association (H2 Peru), and that the company Horizonte de Verano has been authorized to build Peru's first green hydrogen plant on 160 hectares in Matarani. Sanchez added that 30,000 hectares have been registered for a renewable energy park, and that Hyundai's CEO visited and showed interest because hydrogen produced in Arequipa could cost about 3 dollars per kilogram versus 9 dollars in Europe.
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Peru pilots 3D technology to improve Machu Picchu conservation
Peru's Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) closed a pilot project called 3D-SACURA that used high precision three dimensional technology to improve conservation, monitoring and management of the Machu Picchu Archaeological Park in Cusco, according to Andina. The project was developed through technical cooperation between Cusco's Culture Office, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the company FUTABA Inc, training 17 Peruvian specialists and transferring equipment to identify vulnerable zones and anticipate natural risks. Minister Rogers Valencia said the technology will help protect heritage and support sustainable tourism, and called for turning tourist resources into fully developed tourism products.
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Peru's foreign tourist arrivals dip slightly as regional exports rise 38%
Peru received 2,259,501 international tourists between January and August 2026, a 0.4% decline from the same period in 2025, according to Mincetur. Chile was the top source with 457,000 visitors, followed by the United States, Ecuador, Brazil, Bolivia and Colombia, with most arrivals entering through Jorge Chávez International Airport. Separately, Mincetur reported that exports from Peru's regions outside Lima and Callao reached 64.145 million dollars in the same period, up 38% from 2025 and representing more than 87% of national export value, with Huánuco leading regional growth.
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Lima Metro Line 2 San Marcos station reaches 96% civil works progress
Peru's Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) reported that the San Marcos station of Lima Metro Line 2 has reached 96% progress in civil works and 65% in architectural works, with overall progress at 82%. Current tasks include waterproofing, installing metal railings on emergency stairs, and finishing vestibule works, according to the MTC. The station is expected to benefit over 45,000 students from the National University of San Marcos, and it is part of Stage 2 of the project, which includes ten other stations in Callao and Lima that also show over 95% progress in civil works.
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Peru's President Urges Unity Among Authorities to Face El Niño
President Keiko Fujimori called on outgoing and incoming national, regional and municipal authorities to maintain close coordination ahead of the approaching El Niño phenomenon, which she said will be difficult but can be overcome. Speaking at the inauguration of a water and sewage project in Cieneguilla, she said her government is already cleaning coastal rivers, building riverbank defenses and drilling wells in the highlands to prepare. Fujimori added that outgoing authorities must coordinate with those taking office in January to ensure continuity in the response.
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Peru's goods exports top $74 billion in January-August 2026, Mincetur says
MINCETUR reported Peru's goods exports reached $74.122 billion from January to August 2026, up 34%, extending 28 months of continuous growth. Mining exports rose 50.6% to $53.899 billion, driven by high copper and gold prices, while agriculture, chemical and metallurgical sectors also expanded. Adex said agricultural exports grew only 1.9% to $8.005 billion, a slowdown it linked to concerns over El Niño's potential effect on northern crops such as blueberries, avocados and grapes.
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Peru's Health Ministry declares yellow alert over El Niño and papal visit
Peru's Ministry of Health (Minsa) issued Ministerial Resolution 921-2026 declaring a yellow alert at health facilities nationwide because of the effects of the El Niño phenomenon, in effect from the resolution's issue date until June 30, 2027. The same resolution sets a yellow alert in health facilities in Cusco, Cajamarca, Lambayeque, Lima, Ucayali and Callao from November 1 to 23, 2026, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit to Peru. Minsa also ended a separate yellow alert declared earlier in 2026 over intense rains, repealing that prior resolution.
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Peru to seek mining investment at Australia summit that benefits regions
Peru's Energy and Mines Minister Guillermo Shinno said Peru will send its largest delegation yet to the IMARC 2026 mining conference in Sydney, Australia, from October 25 to 29, to promote investment that benefits the economy and regions. Under the slogan Peru is Key, officials and business leaders will present the country's geological potential through a program called Peru Time. Australia's ambassador to Peru, James Yeomans, said Australia and Peru are complementary partners in mining and strategic supply chains. The Australia Peru Chamber of Commerce said this will be the fifth and largest Peruvian delegation to the event since 2022.
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Peru identifies 1,211 hectares near Chancay for investment projects
Peru's Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation, through the National Superintendency of State Assets, identified 1,211 hectares across six strategic plots in Chancay with potential for new investment, according to El Peruano. The agency said the land, located near the Port of Chancay, will be assessed for availability and characteristics to support future investment, employment and local economic growth. Housing Minister Mauricio Arnillas said Chancay is a strategic area for the country's development and that the government is working to turn state land into investment opportunities. He added that the effort strengthens management of state assets and promotes efficient land use for sustainable growth in the area.
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Peru's tax-for-works investment mechanism reaches S/9.4 billion in 2026
ProInversion reported that Peru's works for taxes (OxI) mechanism reached 9,409 million soles in awarded projects between January and September 2026, covering 691 interventions. The agency said this more than tripled the 2,989 million soles awarded in the same period of 2025, with the third quarter alone reaching 3,858 million soles, the highest quarterly figure in the program's 18 year history. ProInversion head Luis Del Carpio attributed the growth to higher annual investment caps for public entities and rising private sector confidence in the mechanism. The agency added that 343 public entities and 408 private companies took part, with regional governments accounting for half the awarded amount.
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Peru's Housing Ministry seeks S/380 million for 26 infrastructure projects
Peru's Housing, Construction and Sanitation Minister Mauricio Arnillas asked Congress's Budget Commission for an additional S/380 million to fund 26 investment projects, mainly for water, sanitation and road infrastructure, which he said would benefit more than 775,000 Peruvians. Arnillas said 19 of the projects are already under way and the funds would cover pending payments and materials. Most of the money, over S/333.7 million, is allocated to the Safe Water Program for Lima and Callao, which alone would reach more than 673,000 people.
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Peru's Air Connectivity Panel Sets Priorities to Boost Tourism and Transport
Peru's Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR) held the second session of its Air Connectivity Panel, prioritizing new flight routes, regional airport infrastructure, airport cost optimization, and contingency planning for El Niño, the ministry reported. Minister Rogers Valencia said the government aims to make the air industry a competitiveness factor for Peru's economy, working with transport authorities, Senamhi, and other agencies on El Niño preparedness. Valencia also reported that the Andean Community recently instructed advancing work toward an Andean Single Sky to improve regional air mobility. Vice Minister Liz Chirinos said a continuous work schedule was set to follow up on public private agreements.
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Peru's mining transfers to regions top S/13.2 billion in 2026
Peru's Ministry of Energy and Mines reported that economic transfers to regions from mining activity, including the mining canon, legal and contractual royalties, and validity and penalty fees, totaled more than S/13,223 million so far in 2026. The mining canon was the largest component at S/9,588 million, exceeding all of 2025, the ministry said. Legal and contractual royalties added S/3,327 million, while validity and penalty fees reached S/307 million through July. Ancash, Arequipa, Apurimac and Cajamarca received 48.9 percent of the total.
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Peru's finance minister seeks international financing for infrastructure projects
Peru's Minister of Economy and Finance, Elmer Cuba, met in Montevideo with officials from the CAF development bank, the Uruguayan government and the OECD, according to El Peruano. Cuba and CAF president Sergio Díaz-Granados reviewed CAF's 2026 financing portfolio for Peru, which includes 200 million dollars for water and sanitation works in Chancay and 300 million dollars for the Cusco-Choquequirao logistics corridor. CAF also outlined possible 2027 operations covering a Huacho prison project, a Tumbes-Piura logistics corridor and family farming and irrigation projects. Cuba also met OECD economist Paula Garda and Uruguay's finance minister Gabriel Oddone to discuss economic policy cooperation.
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Dengue cases rise in Piura amid El Niño heat, EsSalud reports
EsSalud's Piura health network reported 1,354 dengue cases as of epidemiological week 39, linking the rise to high temperatures caused by El Niño, according to Andina. Unit chief Edward Pozo Suclupe urged residents to remove unused containers and cover water storage to curb mosquito breeding, and to seek medical care rather than self-medicate for symptoms like high fever. Chulucanas, Sullana and Tambogrande account for most cases, and 13 patients with warning signs are hospitalized, the network said.
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Peru Highlights Cacao Heritage and Export Strength on World Cacao Day
Andina reported that Peru marked World Cacao and Chocolate Day on October 1, noting the country holds 60% of global cacao genetic diversity with six of the world's ten varieties. San Martín leads domestic production with 35.6%, followed by Junín, Ucayali, Huánuco and Cusco, together accounting for about 84% of national output. The outlet said Peru is the world's second largest organic cacao producer, and that 75% of its cacao exports are fine aroma cacao, according to the International Cocoa Organization. Main exported products include cacao beans, cacao butter, chocolate bars and cacao powder.
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September 2026
Exceptional rains in Tumbes and Piura confirm early Coastal El Niño season
Peru's Senamhi reported that persistent rains since September 22 on the northern coast signal an early start to the rainy season, linked to unusually warm sea and atmosphere conditions consistent with an extraordinary Coastal El Niño. Stations in Tumbes and Piura recorded rainfall far above historical norms, including a new September record in Talara. Senamhi forecasts increasing rains through December, with peak flood risk between December and summer 2027, while the southern Andes and Amazon face below normal rainfall and drought risk. The agency said it has added new radar coverage in Piura and Ica to strengthen monitoring.
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Peru inaugurates flood prevention works in Ica and Cañete ahead of El Niño
President Keiko Fujimori inaugurated riverbank defense works on the Chico and Matagente rivers in Chincha, Ica, and a flood control project on the Cañete river, as part of preparations for an expected El Niño event, El Peruano reported. The Chincha works, built with United Kingdom government to government cooperation, cost 809 million soles and include over 62 kilometers of dikes benefiting nearly 39,400 residents. The Cañete project, worth 130 million soles and built with support from Japan's JICA, includes 11.8 kilometers of dikes protecting about 4,000 families and 16,000 hectares of farmland. Agriculture Minister Marco Vinelli and regional officials also attended the events.
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Peru's Air Force Uses Drones to Monitor Rivers Ahead of El Niño
El Peruano reported that Peru's Air Force (FAP) is using drones for the first time to monitor rivers and ravines that could be affected by El Niño, including areas in Huaycoloro and Punta Hermosa. FAP commander Jonathan Lagos said the four drones, two of them Matrice 300 RTK models, can perform 3D mapping, thermal imaging and search and rescue, operating up to 7,000 meters altitude. The outlet noted FAP plans to expand its fleet from 18 to 31 aircraft by April 2027 and coordinate with Civil Defense as Enfen maintains an alert for El Niño Costero ahead of the 2026 to 2027 rainy season.
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Moody's says Peru's mining boom offsets El Niño risks
Moody's Ratings said Peruvian non-financial and infrastructure companies enter the next two years from a position of strength, supported by a recovery in private investment and mining export demand, according to El Peruano. The agency forecasts economic growth of 3.4% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027, noting private investment grew 17.6% in the second quarter of 2026 driven by mining. It cited a portfolio of 66 mining projects worth 64 billion dollars as of June 2026, including the 4.8 billion dollar Conga project. Moody's warned that a historically intense El Niño, expected to last until early 2027, threatens to disrupt mining, energy generation, fishing, agriculture and tourism.
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Peru deploys health brigades to contain measles outbreak in Loreto
Peru's Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported deploying 23 brigades, 19 for vaccination and four for care, to the Alto Monte community in Loreto after confirming more than 23 measles cases, according to Andina. Minsa said a 16 year old who was unvaccinated died from measles complications, and about 23,000 people have been immunized in the region so far. Nationally, the vaccination campaign launched in April has applied over 1.2 million doses, with more than 2 million doses in stock and 1.4 million additional doses planned for a nationwide sweep in early 2027, Minsa said.
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Peru launches coffee export route from Chanchamayo's Central Jungle region
Peru's Production Minister Juan Carlos Requejo Alemán launched an export route for specialty coffee during the opening of the Grano de Oro 2026 coffee and chocolate auction in Chanchamayo, Junín region, Andina reported. Organizer José Jorge Durand said an export ceremony would showcase 27 containers of coffee and cacao worth 17 million dollars, and cited the Port of Chancay as infrastructure that will help connect Peruvian production with international markets by sea. The event included farm visits, coffee tastings, and participation from buyers in the United States and Europe.
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China Railway Construction holds meeting on overseas mining business
China Railway Construction held a meeting in Beijing on September 20 to plan the advancement of its overseas mineral business, the company said. Chairman Dai Hegen said the firm aims to make overseas mining a second growth driver, citing progress in mine construction, equipment exports, mineral trade and insurance brokerage. Vice President Sun Liqiang reviewed results and called for stronger top level design and risk control. Company leaders, executives, department heads and two subsidiaries, China Civil Engineering Construction and China Railway 19th Bureau Group, took part.
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