Latest Peru news in English

Good morning! It’s 20th August, and here’s your Peru daily news capsule.

A strong earthquake shakes Peru today, with reports emerging from Lima.

Transport workers plan a strike in Lima and Callao on August 25th, citing government inaction.

Heavy rains in Lima lead to flooding in several districts, affecting local communities.

The government issues an urgent decree to tackle risks posed by El Niño weather phenomenon.

Captured fugitive Hugo Soria faces justice for the 2014 murder of four indigenous leaders.

EsSalud reports unauthorized bank transfers exceeding 1.4 million soles in a major theft.

Yenifer Paredes is appointed president of the Energy and Mines Commission in Congress.

The U.S. imposes sanctions on Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court.

Moderna and Merck announce a breakthrough in melanoma vaccine development, boosting stock prices.

Minsa launches a national vaccination campaign to strengthen public health until August 23rd.

Health officials urge mask use in hospitals to prevent measles outbreaks amid rising cases.

The BCRP accelerates digital payments in Peru, aiming to compete with Brazil's top systems.

Christian Cueva shares a heartfelt reunion with Agustin Lozano at Videna.

Jazmín Pinedo celebrates her birthday by revealing her new home in Uruguay.

Impactful images show the collapse of the Panamericana Sur variant in Moquegua.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!