Peru: President Jeri participates in 2025 Third National Multi-Hazard Drill

This enables them to respond efficiently and promptly to hazards of natural origin or those caused by human activity. Following the drill, the Head of State headed to the National Emergency Operations Center (COEN) in Lima's Chorrillos district....

Mango imports lower from Ecuador and Peru

Less supply and higher pricing. That looks to be the picture on mango imports at the moment. To start, Ecuador's crop is seeing slightly less mangoes compared to 2024's crop. "I think mangoes are also going to be delayed so we don't expect to see...

Peru’s political crisis deepens as election registration deadline looms

LIMA: Peruvian presidential candidates must resign from their current positions six months before the upcoming general elections. They have until December 23 to officially register their candidacy with the national elections jury. General...

Peru considers stripping protections for Indigenous people and their territories

Several bills working their way through Peru’s Congress would loosen restrictions for oil and gas drilling, and make it harder for Indigenous people to obtain protected status for their land. One of the laws gives Congress the power to reevaluate...

Peru: President Jeri coordinates actions with regional governors

"The country cannot stop, and with that in mind and under a very high sense of responsibility, I sincerely appreciate the presence here at the Government Palace today from all of you as an association," the Head of State expressed. The top...

Lima mayor resigns to run for president amid Peru political crisis

LIMA: The ultra-conservative mayor of Peru’s capital resigned on Monday and announced his presidential candidacy for the Andean nation. Rafael Lopez Aliaga is currently the favourite in opinion polls concerning Peru’s next leader. He announced his...

Peru's PCM: There is no government paralysis

The PCM stated via social media that, as part of the process of forming the new Cabinet, it is normal to prioritize essential expenses such as salaries, pensions, and indispensable services while the corresponding administrative procedures are...

‘Honored and grateful’: Medford-based ophthalmologist helps restore eyesight in Peru

‘Honored and grateful’: Medford-based ophthalmologist helps restore eyesight in Peru Published 1:00 pm Monday, October 13, 2025 By JAMES SLOAN / Rogue Valley Times Some patients traveled eight hours to get to the clinic; ‘It’s magical seeing how...

Peru's new president struggles to form Cabinet amid lack of support

Peru’s new president, José Jerí, has been anable to form a Cabinet. Photo by John Reyes Mejia/EPA Oct. 13 (UPI) -- Peru's new president, José Jerí, has spent more than 72 hours in office without managing to form a Cabinet amid a sharp lack of...

Peru's 2026 Elections: Reniec to close electoral roll on Oct 14

With the closure of the electoral roll on October 14, Reniec will consolidate the list of citizens eligible to vote in next year's elections. As established, the agency has until October 24 to submit the initial electoral roll to the JNE for...

Peru’s ‘Porky’, mayor of Lima, quits to run for president

By Marco Aquino LIMA (Reuters) -The mayor of Peru’s capital, Rafael Lopez Aliaga, said he will resign from his post on Monday to become the first candidate in April’s presidential election, as the country navigates a fresh political crisis...

Mayor of Peru’s capital resigns to run for president

The ultra-conservative mayor of Peru’s capital resigned Monday and announced a run for president of the Andean country that is grappling with a surge in violent crime and political upheaval. Mayor of Lima since 2022, Rafael Lopez Aliaga is an...

Peru: President Jeri leads 'Cyclone' operation in four prisons to confront crime

During the early hours of Monday, agents from the National Penitentiary Institute (INPE) Special Operations Group (GOES) entered each of the cells at Castro Castro Prison. They thoroughly inspected all areas, including restrooms, hiding...

Alzheimer’s support group to meet Oct. 20 in Peru

The Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Caring Friends Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct.20, in the upper level of the Peru Public Library, 1409 11th St., Peru. Zach Hesselbaum of Law Hesselbaum will present the Elder Care Journey, focusing on...

Peru's acting president hopes to appoint “broad-based” cabinet

Monday, October 13th 2025 - 07:56 UTC Jerí has been under criticism for taking too long to appoint his cabinet Peruvian Acting President José Jerí, who took office early Friday morning following the dismissal of Dina Boluarte, has announced the...

NewsTribune Athlete of the Week: La Salle-Peru’s Aubrey Duttlinger

Aubrey Duttlinger has been a force for the La Salle-Peru volleyball team since she was a freshman. It was no different the week of Oct. 6. The junior had 13 kills and 10 digs in a win over Rochelle and put down seven kills and served two aces in a...

Vinci warns of new disputes over Peruvian highway

French construction group Vinci has warned it may bring further arbitration proceedings against Peru if state authorities proceed with plans to bypass a toll road in contravention of an ICSID tribunal’s interim ruling. Register for limited access...

Peru: President visits fire-affected area, oversees response actions

The Head of State arrived in the area accompanied by Peruvian National Police Commander General Oscar Arriola and Congresswoman Ana Zegarra. During his visit, the top official spoke with those staying in the tents that had been set up for them to...

Peru's President: We will finalize the formation of a broad-based Cabinet

Within this framework, the Head of State expressed his gratitude to members of the Council of Ministers, led by Eduardo Arana until Sunday, for their service to the Nation. "Together with the new Prime Minister, we will finalize the formation of...

Archdiocesan fund helped pope’s diocese in Peru rebuild church

While archdiocesan leaders are hoping Catholics in the Archdiocese of Chicago will look to Pope Leo XIV as an example of commitment to missionary work, Pope Leo — then Bishop Robert Prevost of Chiclayo, Peru — looked to Archdiocese of Chicago for...