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Peru Exports Jump 36% as Copper and Gold Power Record Run
Peru’s goods exports increased 36.1% in the first four months of 2026, reaching $36 billion, driven by a 52% surge in mineral sales due to higher copper and gold prices. The growth marks 24 consecutive months of export expansion, according to the government.
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