Piura
Coverage of Piura in the Nexus archive.
- Pope Leo XIV Announces First Papal Return to Peru, His Adopted Home
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.
- El Niño Puts Nearly a Quarter of Peru’s Economy at Risk
The Lima Chamber of Commerce warns that a strong El Niño could endanger nearly a quarter of Peru’s economy, with seven northern and coastal regions—particularly Piura and La Libertad—at highest risk. Fishing and farming sectors face significant threats, with 60% of fishing output at risk.
- Peru Authorizes $2 Billion Private Bailout for Petroperu
Peru has authorized a $2 billion private bailout for Petroperu. The bailout is intended to support the company's financial stability. Petroperu is a major oil refinery in Peru.
- Petroperu Needs to Borrow $2 Billion-Plus to Avert Fuel Shortage
Petroperu requires a loan of over $2 billion to prevent a fuel shortage, with the company operating a refinery in Piura, Peru.