America Peru 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
America Peru 157 beaches were declared "unhealthy" nationwide on the threshold of summer 2026; the General Directorate of Environmental Health warned that several touristic coastal stretch in Peru are unsuitable for recreation and pose a risk to public health
America Peru 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
America Peru 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
America Peru The first direct-to-cell satellite connectivity project has been approved in Peru to expand mobile access in remote and border areas, aiming to benefit over 53.000 communities and improve emergency communication nationwide