AGP Executive Report

Peru in the spotlight: A new report ranks Peru among the easiest places for digital nomads, placing it second overall thanks to smoother visa and everyday logistics. International sports: Canada hosts Peru in an international friendly, with previews pointing to a Canada win as Peru struggles to create consistent attacking chances. Peru culture abroad: Arlington’s Festival Latinoamericano spotlights Peruvian dance and culture in a free Saturday lineup. Nature and tourism in Peru: Tambopata Reserve is using “citizen science tourism” to turn visitors into wildlife researchers. Peru in global politics: The U.S. has redirected military aid to Latin America, including Peru, despite objections from Democrats. Local human-interest: Highland Wildlife Park welcomed a second baby vicuna this year, named Apu, Peru’s national animal.

Mining & Exploration: Patriot Resources says it’s ramping up work at its Tassa silver-gold project in southern Peru, starting with 38 surface samples at the Pachamayo target and moving crews to the Tassa 5 tenement to extend the mineralized corridor beyond its current inferred resource. Environment & Health: Scientists brief Pope Leo XIV on mercury pollution from Amazon gold mining, warning it spreads through ecosystems and reaches vulnerable Indigenous communities across Peru, Bolivia, Brazil and Colombia. Climate Risk to Heritage: Reports warn a “super El Niño” could threaten thousands of Peru’s coastal archaeological sites, especially adobe structures, as authorities scramble to protect heritage from heavier rain and flooding. Sports (Peru vs Canada): Jonathan David is in form for Canada ahead of Saturday’s friendly vs Peru in Montreal, while Peru is coming off a 1-1 draw with Mexico. Public Health: Peru’s dengue incidence is cited at 160.19 cases per 100,000, amid regional comparisons showing higher rates in several neighboring countries.

Peru Politics: Peru’s electoral jury is investigating the foreign minister over a neutrality breach, while Congress moves to archive a motion of censure against Interior Minister César Astudillo after opposition parties withdrew support following the killing of regional candidate Susy Aponte Polo. Peru Economy & Trade: Peru’s blueberry exports to the U.S. jumped 80% in early 2026, with total exports up 65% to $620M, even amid El Niño heat. Regional Security & Health: Peru is also coordinating election security measures through ONPE, and PAHO and Andean countries launched a plan to protect health from climate-change impacts. International Spotlight: A Peruvian-Japanese fusion restaurant, Ceviche Arigato, is expanding in the U.S., signaling continued global demand for Peruvian flavors. Climate Watch: Super El Niño coverage continues, with Peru highlighted for potential impacts on rainfall, rivers, and marine resources.

El Niño Hits Peru’s Fishing: Fishermen from Ecuador to Peru report empty nets as warming waters push tuna and anchovies farther offshore, leaving some boats idle. Peru Culture Abroad: Peru’s embassy in Kuwait opened an exhibition of Ayacucho retablos, highlighting the Andes folk-art tradition of painted wooden miniature scenes. Peru Science Spotlight: Researchers in Arequipa identified a new high-altitude lizard, Liolaemus arequipensis, living above 4,800 meters. Health Tech Research: A new study in Science Advances says a “speech clock” can estimate biological brain aging from vocal patterns, using data from Spanish speakers across Peru and other Latin American countries. Peru in the News Cycle: Peru’s President Fujimori set in motion a minimum wage increase and urged Congress to rise to national challenges, as officials also discuss security measures with police leadership.

El Niño and child risk: UNICEF warns that El Niño-linked droughts and floods are putting about 1 in 7 Latin American children at risk, with humanitarian needs rising as the climate event intensifies. Climate science update: New research suggests climate change is making El Niño events stronger, with this year’s event potentially among the biggest on record. Peru–Korea investment push: Peru’s ProInversión presented 85 rail and infrastructure projects worth about $39B to Korean firms, aiming to attract fresh capital. El Niño preparedness in Peru: Peru’s Prime Minister met CAF leadership, with CAF reiterating support for security, infrastructure, and El Niño readiness. Avocado trade watch: ProHass estimates Peru’s Hass avocado exports will be 1.9% lower than last season, citing El Niño impacts on fruit development and harvest timing. Parliament diplomacy: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta visited Peru’s Congress, meeting Senator Víctor Flores Ruiz to discuss legislative practices and strengthen India–Peru ties. Education cost pressure: Peru Community Schools Board began an exploratory process to exit the Heartland Career Center cooperative amid a $2.5M deficit and declining enrollment. Chancay Port jobs: A profile highlights how Peru’s Chancay mega-port is creating local career paths as cargo operations expand.

USMNT vs. Chile (Peru tie-in): Mauricio Pochettino’s young U.S. side kept rolling, beating Chile 4-2 in St. Louis after a 4-1 win over Peru, with teenagers Julian Hall and 17-year-old Mathis Albert starring—Albert became the youngest-ever US scorer in the modern era, while Hall scored in back-to-back games. El Niño alert for Peru: Peru’s ENFEN raised the El Niño alert to 88%, warning Coastal El Niño could stay at extraordinary intensity until January 2027, with heavier rains expected from November and major impacts on river flows and marine resources. Peru business/finance: Jeeves says it’s expanding stablecoin-native cards to Peru (among other new markets), as it scales its banking platform after hitting $5B in annualised platform volume. Peru sports/education: Laureate Education said it runs universities in Peru and Mexico serving about 500,000 students, and it set its next earnings release for Oct. 29. Peru culture/people-to-people: Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta met Peru’s Indian community in Lima, highlighting diaspora business links and cultural ties.

Tariff Talks: Peru has asked the U.S. to cut a new 12.5% tariff tied to forced-labor rules, with ADEX estimating the levy hits about US$5.336B in 2025 exports to the U.S., as negotiations continue between Mincetur and the U.S. Trade Representative. Remote Testing Tech: Datamatics was chosen by Prometric to run 24/7 multilingual support for global remote exams, including proctoring and security monitoring, with delivery centers in India, the Philippines, and Peru. Peru’s Climate & Nature: A report highlights how illegal gold mining is ravaging Peru’s Madre de Dios rainforest, with satellite mapping pointing to major forest loss tied to mining operations. El Niño Food Pressure: Coverage warns El Niño could drive extreme weather and food price spikes, urging households to prepare for disruptions. Culture & Tourism: Azerbaijan promoted its heritage and tourism at a fair in Lima’s Miraflores district, drawing heavy local interest. Sports: The U.S. faces Chile after beating Peru 4-1, with attention on Pochettino’s young squad and the next friendly.

US Visa Crackdown: The U.S. announced new visa limits tied to corruption and drug trafficking, including Peru, as part of the “Shield of the Americas” push. More Visa Revocations: Washington also revoked or restricted visas for 27 Latin American officials and former officials, with Peru included among the targeted countries. Peru Security & Prisons: Peru’s President Keiko Fujimori says she will visit El Salvador in late October to study Bukele’s anti-gang security and penitentiary approach, amid Peru’s overcrowded prisons and extortion violence. Armed Groups at the Border: Peru’s Armed Forces and police forced Colombian “Comandos de la frontera” to retreat during a cross-border operation in Putumayo, linked to drug trafficking routes. School Sexual Violence Case: A 16-year-old boy in a Peruvian navy-run school alleges rape by classmates on a bus, triggering outrage and renewed scrutiny of failures in schools and sex education. Sports (US vs Peru): The U.S. men’s team’s 4-1 win over Peru in Orlando set up the next friendly vs Chile, with Peru now facing a new generational rebuild.

El Niño Watch for Peru: The World Meteorological Organization says a “super El Niño” is intensifying and could last through February 2027, raising fears for disrupted rainfall and higher food prices—so Peruvians may face tougher conditions for farming and supplies. Energy Investment in Peru: Proparco and Santander are financing Grupo Enhol’s 467MW solar PV project, which is set to become Peru’s largest and could supply about 2.5% of the country’s electricity. Biodiversity Banking in Peru: San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is expanding its Frozen Zoo-style genetic preservation work, partnering with governments including Peru to help safeguard wildlife DNA for future research and species recovery. Mining and Weather Risks: Rio2 reports severe winter storms tied to El Niño disrupted its Fenix Gold Mine ramp-up in Chile and Peru, though safety procedures kept operations controlled. Peru in the spotlight: A Citizen-led push seeks UNESCO status for select pre-Colonial sites in Lima.

Security & Crime Cooperation: Peru President Keiko Fujimori says the country’s entry into the Shield of the Americas and joint operations with the FBI are key to tackling transnational organized crime, warning criminal networks “do not respect borders” and urging political support for frontline forces. Sports (USMNT vs Peru): The US opened its post-World Cup return with a 4-1 friendly win over Peru in Orlando, featuring debut goals from Justin Ellis and Julian Hall, plus a standout run from Cavan Sullivan as the youngest US starter since Freddy Adu. Trade & Logistics: The Chancay–Shanghai route keeps growing, with 170 voyages in Jan–Aug and cargo up 13.7%, while a fresh mutual-recognition deal is speeding cold-chain checks for Peruvian blueberries. Business (Gaming Payments): EBANX and NetEase Games Club expand local payment options in Peru and across Latin America, including PagoEfectivo, to help players buy games without credit cards. Peru Legal Update: A criminal complaint targets Fujimori over claims she kept Attorney General María Caruajulca Quispe in office despite an ongoing criminal process.

US-Peru Football: The U.S. kicked off a new cycle with a 4-1 friendly win over Peru in Orlando, with teenage debutants Justin Ellis and Julian Hall scoring and 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan making history as the youngest starter since Freddy Adu. Peru Politics: A criminal complaint has been filed against President Keiko Fujimori over allegations she kept Attorney General María Caruajulca Quispe in office despite an ongoing case that should have forced her removal. Trade & Logistics: A 12.2-ton shipment of Peruvian blueberries cleared faster on the Chancay–Shanghai route after China and Peru agreed to mutual recognition for cold-treatment probe checks, cutting inspection time and helping keep fruit fresh. Public Safety: Search efforts continue for missing Australian hiker Jordan Yap, last heard from Sept. 14 on Peru’s Huayhuash trail, as crews race to find any trace. Culture & Heritage: A new report says the Las Playas Intaglio geoglyph in Arizona was far older than thought and was damaged by border-wall work—highlighting the stakes for ancient sites.

USMNT vs Peru Friendly: The U.S. kicked off its 2030 World Cup cycle with a 4-1 win over Peru in Orlando, with teenage debutants Justin Ellis and Julian Hall scoring on their first caps and Cavan Sullivan, 16, becoming the youngest U.S. starter since Freddy Adu. Peru replied through Gianluca Lapadula, but Malik Tillman’s penalty and late goals from Hall and Sebastian Berhalter sealed it. Peru Team News: Peru coach Mano Menezes named a veteran-heavy lineup, with Oliver Sonne confirmed fit to start as the squad managed Florida heat with shorter training sessions. Colombia-Peru Border Security: Colombia extradited alleged narco-warlord Geovany Andrés Rojas (“Spider”) to the U.S., with his group operating in Putumayo, a province bordering Ecuador and Peru—highlighting shifting security policy across the region. Culture Spotlight: Peruvian artist WESR brings Andean folklore into Europe through murals and urban art, blending traditional figures with contemporary street aesthetics.

USMNT vs Peru Friendly: The U.S. kicks off its post-World Cup era by hosting Peru in Orlando on Sept. 26, with Mauricio Pochettino naming a youth-heavy squad and resting stars like Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun; the match is set for 4:30 p.m. ET. Coaching & controversy fallout: Pochettino said he regrets not being more involved in the Balogun red-card appeal process, saying the controversy “changed the energy” around the team. Peru in the spotlight: Peru’s squad is led by captain Yoshimar Yotún and striker Gianluca Lapadula under Mano Menezes as La Blanquirroja rebuilds after missing the World Cup. Mountain search: A 30-year-old Australian, Jordan Yap, remains missing after a solo hike in Peru’s remote Huayhuash range; family says he went off-grid and failed to check in. Culture & faith: A giant clay statue of Pope Leo XIV is being built in Lima ahead of his November visit, with the monument planned for Callao.

Peru in the spotlight at the Inter-American Court: Peru is facing a landmark Inter-American Court of Human Rights hearing over whether it failed to protect Indigenous peoples living in isolation in the Amazon from logging and other encroachment, with the case focused on the Mashco Piro, Yora and Amahuaca communities. USMNT vs. Peru friendly: The U.S. men’s team opens a four-game international window against Peru, with Mauricio Pochettino saying he regrets not being more involved in the appeal of Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card—an episode he says changed the team’s energy before the loss to Belgium. Peru football and global ties: Peru is also in the mix across international sports coverage, including match previews and roster talk tied to the same USMNT-Peru friendly. Tech and trade angle: Peru appears in business and tech items ranging from investment promotion and infrastructure links to Peru-related market updates.

UN Walkout: Nearly 70 countries left or emptied seats as Benjamin Netanyahu began his UN General Assembly address, with Peru among those reported to walk out, after protests over Israel’s Gaza war and wider regional attacks. Ukraine Recruitment: Ukraine’s “I Want to Live” says 1 in 10 Russian POWs in Ukraine are foreign citizens, with Peru named among nationalities captured, highlighting Russia’s recruitment push abroad. Peru at the UN: Peru’s judiciary leadership rejected Keiko Fujimori’s UN statements, while President Fujimori continued UNGA diplomacy and investment outreach. El Niño Watch: Peru faces renewed risk as “super El Niño” forecasts intensify, with warnings for agriculture and regional impacts. Culture & Travel: Peru’s Machu Picchu is moving toward a new direct ticket sales system, and Peru also appears in broader travel and tourism coverage. Sports: Peru’s football and regional sports coverage continues, including a preview for USA vs Peru.

Judiciary vs. Fujimori: Peru’s Judiciary president Janet Tello rejected Keiko Fujimori’s UN remarks, saying her comments undermine judicial independence and due process. Indigenous rights in the Amazon: A hearing at the Inter-American Court of Human Rights will examine claims that Peru failed to protect Indigenous Mashco Piro, Yora, and Amahuaca communities from extractive pressure in the Amazon, including inside the Madre de Dios Territorial Reserve. Machu Picchu travel clarity: A guide warns travelers that Machu Picchu packages can differ by circuit and route, so buyers should confirm the exact access and logistics before paying. Security and crime focus: Peru is among countries backing the “Shield of the Americas” push to freeze assets and restrict visas for supporters of major criminal groups across Latin America and the Caribbean. Culture and enforcement online: INDECOPI-led “Operation LUMEN” is targeting copyright-infringing and malware-linked sites in Peru and neighboring countries via coordinated domain blocking. El Niño watch: Peru’s Piura region is preparing for the return of El Niño.