Latest Peru news in English

Good morning! It’s 15th December, and here’s your Peru daily news capsule.

Minsa declares epidemiological alert due to potential entry of diseases from other countries.

José Antonio Kast wins Chile's presidential elections by a wide margin, marking a rightward shift.

Joran van der Sloot sends a message to Stephany Flores' family before attempting suicide in prison.

JNE cancels internal elections of Acción Popular, leaving the party out of the upcoming elections.

Four INPE agents arrested for torturing a prisoner, as prosecutors launch an investigation in Puno.

Mass shooting in Sydney during Jewish festivities leaves 15 dead, with a father and son as suspects.

Peru's military aims for a transparent defense industry, with plans for new armored vehicles and jets.

President José Jerí's first day in Cusco marked by chaos and pushing during a national flag ceremony.

Today is the last day to choose your voting location for the 2026 elections — no extensions available.

Government approves salary increases for police and armed forces in 2026, detailing new pay scales.

Francisca Aronsson publicly apologizes for controversial comments about a Bolivian city.

At least two dead and eight critically injured in a shooting at Brown University in the U.S.

Cuba's government acknowledges its worst economic crisis in years, with a significant GDP decline.

Karla Wong, a Peruvian engineer, rises to prominence at Amazon after a childhood of disassembling objects.

Meteor shower Geminids peaks tonight — here's how to watch the celestial event in the U.S.

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