News Peru: The Tacna-Arica Settlement
ANOTE of relief and satisfaction could be detected in the State Department's recent announcement that through the good offices of the President of the United States an agreement had been reached between Chile and Peru relative to the question of Tacna-Arica. For nearly half a century the dispute over this territory has troubled the relations of the Western Hemisphere. The United States has made repeated efforts to bring about a solution, but without avail. These efforts have placed at our door a measure of responsibility and much censure.
News Peru: Peru: Economy to continue expanding, expected to grow above 3% in 2026
Peru's economy has shown stronger-than-expected momentum in the early months of this year, leading many economic analysts to raise the forecasts they had made at the beginning of 2026.
News Peru: Peru Expands Budget for El Niño Preparedness
Peru's Congress has approved a $2.8 billion budget expansion to improve infrastructure and essential services. The funds aim to mitigate the impacts of potential El Niño rains. This comes as President-elect Keiko Fujimori considers emergency decrees, and the fiscal council expresses concerns over Peru's financial outlook.
News Peru: Peru’s Oil Industry Is An Environmental Disaster
For nearly three decades, Peru’s oil industry has seen oil spills and pipeline leaks across the country’s Amazon Basin and coastline. The environmental disasters are adding to the perception that Peru ...
News Peru: Peru, Vocalink developing real-time payments to spur financial inclusion
Peru is planning a real-time payment system with Vocalink that will put the country on par with similar systems in Thailand, Singapore, the U.S. and the U.K. Processing Content In December, Mastercard ...
News Peru: Top financial analysis software for advisors and RIAs
What is financial analysis software? Nowadays, financial advisors and RIAs rely heavily on technology to manage data and support smarter client decisions. As regulations become stricter, financial ...
News Peru: Peru: Pension funds caged in
“There are not enough securities available to the pension funds in Peru – I think that they should definitely be allowed to diversify further. They need to do what Chile has done and increase the ...
News Peru: Financial inclusion and education in the spotlight in Peru
When it comes to financial inclusion, Peru has considerable room for improvement. The country falls below the regional average in terms of access to financial products and services, ranking sixth out ...
News Peru: Tight Presidential Race Shakes Peru's Markets
As Peru's presidential race tightens, leftist candidate Roberto Sanchez closes in on conservative Keiko Fujimori. The stakes have affected Peru's market, with major mining stocks falling. Although Fujimori had an initial lead, Sanchez's strong performance in rural regions could shift the final outcome.
News Peru: ReLeaf Financial and Inspira Te ilumina Launch Secure Digital Rewards Pilot for 150,000+ Users in Peru
Partnership to build fraud-resistant loyalty ecosystem using advanced authentication and trust technology This model ...
News Peru: Peru Looks to Sustain Growth in Wake of the Commodities Bust
Whenever elections loom in Peru, presidential hopefuls distance themselves from the mines and energy projects that form the backbone of the country’s economy. Ollanta Humala, the current president, won in 2011 by attacking the mining industry for failing to consult with local communities and turn over more benefits to them. And that was at the height of a commodities boom that supercharged Peru’s growth rate. Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, an early favorite in the race to succeed Humala, doesn’t even mention mining in his campaign literature for the 2016 presidential election.
News Peru: Peru Launches National Financial Inclusion Strategy to Expand Financial Inclusion
Peru launched a National Financial Inclusion Strategy to accelerate progress towards universal financial access and inclusion Peru is among the 25 priority countries where the World Bank Group is ...
News Peru: Peru archbishop who sued 2 journalists over reports on abuses, financial corruption resigns early
ROME — A Peruvian archbishop who sued two journalists over their reports about sexual abuse and alleged financial corruption in his religious movement, Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, has resigned amid a Vatican investigation. Pope Francis on Tuesday accepted the resignation of Piura Archbishop José Eguren. At 67, he is several years shy of the normal retirement age for […]
News Peru: Bird droppings helped build one of ancient Peru’s most powerful kingdoms
New research suggests seabird guano helped transform the Chincha Kingdom into one of the most prosperous societies in ancient Peru. Chemical clues in centuries-old maize show farmers fertilized their crops with guano gathered from nearby islands, dramatically boosting yields in the desert landscape. The resulting agricultural surplus fueled trade, population growth, and regional influence.
News Peru: Peru: INEI to consolidate digital statistical system to modernize agricultural information
Peru plans to consolidate, in the medium term, an interoperable and sustainable digital statistical system, the Chief of the National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI), Dr. Gaspar Moran, announced during his second day of participation in the 57th session of the United Nations Statistical Commission in New York, United States.
News Peru: Peru's Economic Outlook: Growth, Inflation, and Upcoming Elections
Peru's central bank has revised its economic growth forecast for 2026 to 3.2% and maintains the same rate for 2027. Inflation forecasts have been adjusted to 2.4% for 2026 and 2.0% for 2027, considering potential impacts from presidential elections and the Middle East conflict. The fiscal deficit is projected at 1.8% of GDP.
News Peru: Peru's Central Bank Adjusts Economic Growth Predictions
Peru's central bank has updated its economic growth forecast for 2026 to 3.2%, slightly up from 3.0%. The bank maintains the same growth projection for 2027. Inflation is expected to stay within target, but the forecast has been raised to 2.4% for 2026 and 2.0% for 2027.
News Peru: Peru has attracted a slew of foreign investors into its credit market. Here's why
After years of political unrest in Peru, the relative calm of recent months has made international investors increasing their appetite for the country's sovereign bonds. Foreign investors now hold 39% ...
