Peru News in English

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

Defensoría del Pueblo rejects the announced closure of Agua Dulce beach as disproportionate.

Police capture members of 'La Batería del Menor' gang after terrorizing drivers in SJL.

New government rule limits Peruvians and foreigners to seven mobile lines per person.

Lima shakes as a 4.2 magnitude earthquake hits during Valentine's Day celebrations.

Petroperú cancels massive job cuts planned by the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

Minedu confirms only 10,000 scholarships for Beca 18, falling short of initial promises.

Ex-police officer sentenced to 35 years for the murder of sub-official José Soncco in Puno.

Constitutional Tribunal to evaluate JNE's complaint against the Judiciary this Tuesday.

Three police officers sentenced to 35 years for a fake operation to steal 350,000 soles.

Sofía Franco withdraws her candidacy for deputy with Álvaro Paz de la Barra's party.

Cubans in the U.S. accelerate aid to the island while calling for stricter measures against the regime.

Jorge Piñón highlights the urgency for tanker shipments to Cuba by March.

Emily Willis shares her tragic story of becoming paralyzed after a career in adult film.

Minsa intensifies dengue prevention efforts, inspecting over 5,000 homes in Lima.

Ministry of Health urges all families in Peru to get vaccinated during intensification week.

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