Peru

The Feast of Saint John 2026 was celebrated with the usual trips to beaches and lagoons in the Peruvian Amazon; tourist attractions that count on the large influx of the celebration have extended their opening hours to accommodate visitors

Perupez was awarded the Marine Stewardship Council certification; the result is seen as a turning point, paving the way for other Peruvian fishing companies to access new markets and top-tier international restaurants with their seafood products

The new Fisheries Management Regulation for the shark resource regulatory proposal aims at strengthening the conservation, sustainable management, comprehensive use and traceability of this strategic fishery for Peru

Profit sharing, a legal obligation for companies, this year will involve those that generated third-category income or business income and that had more than 20 employees in 2025

For the elections on April 12 there will be no flash results broadcast: the National Office of Electoral Processes announced that citizens can follow the vote count in real time on the official ONPE website, starting at 5:00 p.m. on 12 April

Five days after the explosion in a section of the Camisea pipeline system, that led to an unprecedented restriction in Peru's natural gas supply, there is no set date for the repair; home office and online classes have been introduced in the contingency

Internet access will be expanded in Amazonas schools, aiming to improve education for 2.500 students by reducing connectivity gaps and enabling digital learning in underserved areas

Peru has advanced plans to become South America's naval construction leader in 2026, partnering with South Korea for tech transfer and investing over US$831,9 million in submarines, warships, and port infrastructure to boost maritime defense and industry

Nine telecom projects worth 830 million dollars have been launched in Peru to expand fiber optic and internet access nationwide by 2030, aiming to boost digital inclusion in rural, Amazonian, and border areas

The presence of US military personnel has been authorized by Peru's authorities throughout 2026 for joint training exercises involving heavy weaponry, raising concerns amid a tense electoral year and growing social polarization

Former president Pedro Castillo has been sentenced to 11 years and 5 months in prison for conspiracy to rebels after his failed 2022 attempt to dissolve Congress and rule by decree, though the court said the plan was not fully carried out