Elecciones Generales 2026
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The mining investment is increasing in Peru. Photo: Courtesy.

Mining investment in Peru grows by 42.7% from January to August 2026

Cumulative mining investment in Peru from January to August 2026 reached US$ 4.8 billion, representing a 42.7% increase compared to the same period the previous year, the Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) highlighted today.

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Peruvians will have non-working days during Pope Leo XIV visit to Peru. ANDINA/Difusión

Government declares non-working days for Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Peru

Today, the government issued Supreme Decree No. 020-2026-TR, declaring non-working days—subject to a requirement for compensatory time—in connection with Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Peru.

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President Keiko Fujimori announces economic measures to boost Peruvian economy in 2027. ANDINA/Presidente Press Office

President Keiko Fujimori announces S/18 billion injection for 2027 to boost Peru’s economy

President Keiko Fujimori announced today that her administration will implement an additional injection of S/ 18 billion (approximately US$ 5.2 billion) for 2027. The initiative aims to protect the most vulnerable families, create jobs, strengthen public infrastructure, and sustain economic growth in the face of the climate-related and external shocks currently confronting the country.

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Peru will need more investment in infrastructure in the electricity sector in order to fulfill the economy growth energetic needs. Photo: Courtesy.

Peru has the potential to attract more investment in the electric power sector

The outlook for the Peruvian economy is encouraging for the coming years, despite the impact of the El Niño phenomenon—a recurring, transient event in our country’s history, which is expected to be at its most intense in decades during the 2026–2027 period.

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Monsignor Guillermo Inca. ANDINA

Vatican mission to arrive in Lima to “finalize” details for Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Peru

An advance mission from the Vatican will arrive in Lima on October 26 to review and finalize preparations for Pope Leo XIV’s encounter with the Peruvian people, said today, Monsignor Guillermo Inca, the national coordinator for this major Catholic event.

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