Pope Leo XIV and President of Peru, Dina Boluarte. Photo: TV Capture.

Government and people of Peru express immense joy for the new Pope Leo XIV

The President of the Republic, Dina Boluarte, stated today that the Government and people of Peru expressed their immense joy at the election of Robert Prevost as Supreme Pontiff under the name of Leo XIV.

Politics
The new Pope Leo XIV during one of his last visits to Chulucanas in 2024. Robert Francis Prévost worked in the Diocese of Chulucanas in 1985. Photo courtesy of Paul Sunción.

Pope Leo XIV: Robert Prévost arrived in Chulucanas, Peru in 1985

Forty years ago, in 1985, Robert Francis Prévost arrived in Peru to begin his work as a missionary, a significant time for the current new Pope Leo XIV. His first assignment was the mission of Chulucanas, in the mountains of the Piura region.

Nation
Machu Picchu, Peru

Peru is among the most beautiful countries in the world!

Peru continues to captivate travelers from all over the world. That's why it appears, in a commendable seventh place and as the only Latin American representative, on a list of the 21 most beautiful countries in the world, compiled by the prestigious international magazine Architectural Digest.

Tourism
Port of Callao, the main gate of the Peruvian foreing trade. ANDINA/Difusión

Peruvian exports grow 27.3% in the first quarter of 2025

Peruvian exports amounted to US$20.6 billion in the first quarter of the year, registering a 27.3% growth compared to the same period in 2024, reported the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur).

Business
Callao Port, the main gateway of Peruvian exports to the five continents. Cortesía

Peru has advantages to increase its exports to the world

The new global trade landscape present a series of challenges for our country, making it necessary to improve the conditions under which exports are developed to achieve better medium- and long-term results.

Business

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