Peru: PM inaugurates 2026 school year

Photo: Presidency of the Council of Ministers of Peru

Photo: Presidency of the Council of Ministers of Peru

10:23 | Lima, Mar. 16.

Prime Minister Denisse Miralles inaugurated the 2026 school year at the Javier Perez de Cuellar Educational Institution in Lima's San Juan de Lurigancho district on Monday.

Previously, the high-ranking official toured the various facilities and spoke with students at the educational institution, located in La Huayrona.

The 2026 school year began today, March 16, at all public institutions nationwide.

In addition to the Cabinet chief, several State ministers traveled to different Peruvian regions to launch the academic year at public schools.

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Published: 3/16/2026