Peru News in English

Good morning! It’s 17th February, and here’s your Peru daily news capsule.

Peru invests over S/ 1 billion in fighter jets for La Joya base to align with U.S. geopolitical shifts.

Water cut in Lima today affects at least ten districts; check your service hours.

New Year celebrations in 2026 welcome the Year of the Fire Horse; what does it mean for you?

Congress proposes to interpellate ministers over the Central Highway project amid rising tensions.

Call center in Piura shut down after five workers faint from heat exhaustion during shifts.

Peru surpasses Argentina, becoming the fourth largest exporter in Latin America, especially in blueberries.

Police detain trans activist Gahela Cari in a controversial arrest outside the Government Palace.

Authorities capture three extortionists inside San Marcos University with explosives demanding money.

Valentine's Day turned chaotic as police arrested a woman with drugs during a serenade in Rímac.

Ten girls escape from a pastor's home, raising concerns about forced motherhood and child welfare.

A frog species from Ecuador and Peru linked to the mysterious death of Russian opposition figure Navalny.

New medical center opens today, promising advanced molecular diagnostics for better health outcomes.

Peru becomes the first Latin American country to receive influenza vaccines in 2026.

Children under one year old in Peru are at risk from Respiratory Syncytial Virus exposure.

Fumigation efforts intensify in parks across Trujillo to combat rising health concerns.

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