Archaeologists in Peru unveil 3,500-year-old city that linked coast and Andes

LIMA (Reuters) -Archaeologists on Thursday unveiled a 3,500-year-old city in Peru that likely served as a trading hub linking Pacific coast cultures with those in the Andes and Amazon, flourishing around the same time as early civilizations in the...

Mercosur-EFTA deal: South America, Europe forge new economic corridor with free trade pact

South America’s largest trading bloc, Mercosur has signed a trade deal with the four-nation European Free Trade Association (EFTA) after 10 years of negotiation amid global economic uncertainties read more South America’s largest trading bloc,...

Chancay port cuts transport costs, giving strong boost to Peru-China agricultural trade and future potential: official

Angel Manero Campos, Peru's Minister of Agrarian Development and Irrigation, gives a speech at an event in Beijing on July 3, 2025. Photo: Yin Yeping/GT Chancay port has enabled transportation times and costs to be greatly reduced, giving a strong...

'There Is No Revolution Without Blood' – Ex-Minister Amaechi Claims Nigerians Are Too Docile, Cites Examples Of Bangladesh, Peru, Chile

Rotimi Amaechi, the former Nigerian Minister of Transportation, has revealed that the only way to stop President Bola Tinubu from returning to power in 2027 is for Nigerians to take their fate in their own hands. Speaking on Thursday at the public...

'It's a joke': Peruvians outraged after president doubles her salary

By Marco Aquino LIMA (Reuters) -Peruvian President Dina Boluarte will double her salary to the equivalent of some $10,000 per month, angering many Peruvians who said the money would be better spent on alleviating poverty. The economy minister...

Criminal groups exploit Peru's small-scale mining registration program

July 3 (UPI) -- The government of President Dina Boluarte has extended Peru's small-scale mining formalization program through December, even as doubts persist more than a decade after its launch and experts warn that criminal organizations have...

Peru: Economy-Finance Ministry raises salary for Presidency of the Republic to US$10,025

He made the announcement following the Council of Ministers session held at the Government Palace on Wednesday afternoon. "A supreme decree was approved regulating the economic compensation for the position of President of the Republic, in...

UNDP: What else does the new National Human Development Report reveal about Peru?

This support exists despite dissatisfaction with the functioning of the democratic regime, representative institutions, and the political system as a whole. The report, based on data from the National Household Survey (ENAHO), shows that democracy...

Peru’s unpopular president gives herself a huge pay raise

Peru’s President Dina Boluarte | FILE PHOTO/Agence France-Presse LIMA — Peru’s highly unpopular President Dina Boluarte has doubled her salary with one year left in her term, the government announced Wednesday. The 63-year-old head of state, who...

Peru calls on UN to reform international development cooperation system

Within this framework, the APCI head noted that development financing has not kept pace with the needs of developing countries, including middle-income nations, which face vulnerabilities, structural gaps, and inequalities; however, they still...

Controversy in Peru: President Boluarte Doubles Salary Amid Crisis

Peru's highly unpopular President Dina Boluarte, has doubled her salary to $10,000 per month, despite facing widespread protests and criticism over her handling of gang violence in the country. The government announced the move on Wednesday, July...

Peru and Ireland strengthen diplomatic ties at Third Political Consultation Mechanism

Peru and Ireland held the 3rd Political Consultations Mechanism in Dublin, reaffirming their willingness to strengthen bilateral ties and consolidate a shared agenda. During the session, both delegations highlighted the excellent level of...

Peru clinic that leaked Shakira medical record given hefty fine

The Peruvian clinic that treated Colombian mega-star Shakira for an abdominal condition in February has been fined $190,000 over the leaking of her medical record, local health authorities announced Wednesday. The 48-year-old four-time...

Peru State College announces president’s, dean’s lists

Vantage Markets Celebrates Award and Successful Debut at Wealth Expo Peru 2025

PORT VILA, Vanuatu, July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantage Markets marked its first appearance at Wealth Expo Peru 2025, held in the financial heart of San Isidro at The Westin Lima Hotel. The event brought together key players from the local and...

Peru calls at UN to reform international development cooperation system

Within this framework, the APCI head noted that development financing has not kept pace with the needs of developing countries, including middle-income nations, which face vulnerabilities, structural gaps, and inequalities; however, they still...

Peru: Government appoints Ronald Ibarra Gonzales as Deputy Mines Minister

Through Supreme Resolution No. 009-2025-EM, published in the Official Gazette El Peruano on Wednesday, Ronald Ibarra Gonzales was appointed Deputy Minister of Mines — a position of trust that had been vacant for several weeks. The supreme...

Peru has already exported 60% of the Hass avocados it expects to ship in 2025

The 2025 Peruvian Hass avocado export season is progressing strongly. As of June, the country has exported 375,000 metric tons of Hass avocado, equivalent to 60% of the volume forecast for the season. "The quality of the fruit this year has been...

Peru expects its GDP to grow by up to 3.5% in 2025

For 2025, the Peruvian government has set "a (GDP) growth range between 3% and 3.5% under an optimistic scenario" and is working for it to materialize, Perez Reyes said at a press conference with foreign correspondents in Lima on Tuesday. The...

Peru's Ambassador presents credentials in Czech Republic

Following the ceremony, the envoy held a meeting with the Czech Head of State. At the session, both sides highlighted the interest of Peru and the Czech Republic in strengthening trade relations and promoting greater tourism exchange. President...