Peru

Peru suspended train service to Machu Picchu on August 4, 2026, due to a wildfire near the railway that caused rocks to fall on the tracks, stranding hundreds of passengers. The fire occurred around kilometer 107 of the Ollantaytambo–Machu Picchu route, making rail travel unsafe.

Coca-Cola Perú and bottler Arca Continental Lindley will invest US$1 billion in Peru over the next five years to expand and modernize production. President Keiko Fujimori announced the plan on 4 August 2026 during a visit to Arca Continental Lindley’s plant in Pucusana, south of Lima.

The US launched an 18-nation anti-cartel coalition across the Americas on August 4, 2026, with the activation of Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere in Miami. The coalition includes partner nations such as Chile, Ecuador, and Peru, led by the U.S. Southern Command.

Gold and silver prices rose as a weaker U.S. dollar and steady real yields boosted precious metals. The gains are significant for mining operations in Mexico and Peru.

Two suspects linked to a Colombian gang were arrested in Peru for allegedly drugging and murdering Dallas-based American Airlines flight attendant Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina during a layover.

Alejandro Toledo, who governed Peru from 2001 to 2006, has requested prison release on humanitarian grounds citing age and deteriorating health. His defense filed for a presidential grace and is considering a 2025 humanitarian law allowing house arrest.

Pope Leo XIV is announced to visit Peru's Chiclayo in November 2026, though the Vatican has not confirmed the trip. The visit would be the first papal visit to Peru since Pope Francis in 2018.

Southern Copper is marking 30 years of trading on the New York Stock Exchange since its 1996 listing. The milestone follows the sudden death of President and CEO Óscar González Rocha on 7 April 2026.

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope who spent nearly a decade as bishop of Chiclayo, plans an 8-to-10-day November visit to Peru covering Lima, Chiclayo, Cusco, Piura, and Pucallpa.

Copper proxies rose as the CPER fund increased by 0.20%, with Southern Copper and Freeport-McMoRan gaining 1.75% and 1.61% respectively. Chile and Peru are leading efforts to boost copper supply.

A sightseeing plane crashed near Peru’s Nazca Lines on 1 August 2026, killing all 13 people on board, including 11 passengers and two crew members. The aircraft, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan operated by Aerodiana, carried seven Italian tourists among the victims.

Copper futures declined due to weaker Chinese manufacturing data, with Southern Copper and Freeport-McM shares falling. Chile and Peru's supply dynamics are highlighted as key factors influencing the market.

Peru is implementing stricter migration controls through biometric IDs, nationwide checks, and airport e-gates. Argentina faces a Monotributo deadline by Wednesday, and Cali prepares for a locked-down inauguration on August 7.

Peru's fuel prices fell 4.4% in July 2023, but transport costs remain 14.30% higher compared to the same period last year. Annual inflation rose to 4.07% through July.

A small sightseeing plane crashed shortly after take-off in Peru, killing all 13 people aboard, including 11 foreign tourists and two crew members. The cause of the crash remains unknown as an investigation is underway.

Thirteen people died in a tourist plane crash over the Nazca Lines in southern Peru. Firefighters were shown dousing the wreckage of the crashed aircraft.

A tourist plane on a sightseeing flight in Peru crashed into a field, killing all 13 people on board. The incident resulted in no survivors.

A tourist plane crashed outside Nazca, Peru, killing 13 people on board, according to officials. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon.

A small tourist plane crashed near Peru’s Nazca Lines archaeological site, killing 13 people, including 11 passengers and two crew members. The incident occurred around 1pm local time after the aircraft took off from Pisco airport, according to police reports.

A small plane crash occurred near the Nazca Lines in Peru, resulting in 13 fatalities, including 11 passengers and two pilots. The site is recognized by UNESCO as a famous archaeological location.

At least 13 people died when a tourist plane crashed into a field near Peru’s Nazca Lines after departing from Ica. The flight was part of a sightseeing tour of the ancient geoglyphs, which were created by Peru’s Indigenous inhabitants.

Argentinian President Javier Milei issued an anti-foreigner decree while in Lima, Peru on July 28, 2026. The action aims to reclaim political attention.

A tourist plane crashed in Peru near the Nazca Lines archaeological site, resulting in 13 fatalities. Local reports confirmed the incident occurred while the small aircraft was flying over the area.

Thirteen people were killed when a small tourist plane crashed in Peru. The plane was en route to the Nazca Lines in southern Peru.

A tourist plane crash in Peru has left 13 people dead. The incident occurred near the Nazca Lines archaeological area, as reported on January 18, 2024.

Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. has started commercial production of the San Gabriel gold mine, significantly boosting Peru's gold output and the company's quarterly financial results.

Former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala walked free from a Lima prison on July 31, 2026, after the Constitutional Court annulled his 15-year conviction for money laundering linked to illegal campaign financing from Odebrecht and Venezuela.

Gold and silver prices declined as the dollar strengthened, leading to dips in shares of Mexico’s Fresnillo and Peru’s Buenaventura.

Peru’s ex-president Humala has been released after his conviction was overturned. He and his wife were previously sentenced to 15 years for money laundering.

Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention shot developed by Gilead Sciences, shows near 100% efficacy in trials but faces access challenges in Latin America due to high costs. Upper-middle-income countries like Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and Peru cannot afford the US price of $14,000 per dose, while generic versions are available at $40 in 120 other countries. Protests and criticism have emerged over pricing disparities, with activists and officials demanding equitable access.

India's Cockroach movement achieves a political victory, Burnham hosts his first foreign leader, and Peru inaugurates a new president.

President Keiko Fujimori's government is implementing economic reforms to stimulate oil and gas investment through new hydrocarbons regulations while also introducing decrees to reduce labor benefits. These measures aim to address stagnant investment and adjust labor policies.

Peru's ex-president Ollanta Humala's 15-year jail sentence for money laundering and corruption charges was overturned. The conviction, alongside his wife, occurred in 2025.

Argentina’s Monotributo recategorisation deadline for foreign freelancers is August 5, Peru introduces a biometric foreigner ID, and Medellín’s Feria de las Flores opens today. The article highlights compliance tasks for expats and cultural events in Latin America.

Peru's Migraciones has started issuing an electronic Carné de Extranjería with a biometric chip storing the holder’s photo, fingerprints, and e-signature, linked to the national police. A pilot program began on July 20, prioritizing foreign minors at two Lima offices.

Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA (BVN) reported second-quarter earnings of $237.4 million with 93 cents per share profit, adjusted to 94 cents per share. Revenue reached $529 million, and shares rose 14% since January and 86% over the past year.

Colombia's presidential inauguration is set for August 7 in Cali, the first held outside Bogotá, under heavy security. Peru's new government is convening its first Council of Ministers, and a new comparison details the costs of Latin American nomad visas.

dLocal and ACI Worldwide have formed a strategic partnership to provide global merchants access to Latin American payment methods like Pix in Brazil and Mercado Pago in Mexico. The partnership, dated July 28, 2026, initially targets Brazil and Mexico before expanding to Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru.

Peru's international air cargo volumes increased by 10.3% in May 2026, surpassing other major Latin American markets. The growth was fueled by trade with the United States and regional partners, highlighting Lima's role as a strategic logistics hub.

JP Morgan declares Latin America's right turn complete as Argentina proceeds with privatization and Peru's Fujimori appoints a market-friendly cabinet. Debt concerns negatively impact Brazil's economic mood.