Peru News in English

Good morning! It’s 18th March, and here’s your Peru daily news capsule.

Luis Arroyo Sánchez takes over as President of the Council of Ministers.

Kast inaugurates border barrier works between Chile and Peru amid rising migration tensions.

Prosecutors seize gold bar worth over six hundred thousand dollars intended for export to India.

Twenty-three presidential candidates present their proposals just weeks ahead of the elections.

Denisse Miralles faces uncertainty over the confidence vote in Congress negotiations.

Metro Line 3 and Callao Anteport projects excluded from the National Infrastructure Plan 2026-2031.

A hitman opens fire on a minibus, killing the driver and two passengers in San Juan de Miraflores.

Rodolfo Acuña is sworn in as the new Minister of Economy in the Arroyo Cabinet.

General José Mercedes Zapata appointed as the new Minister of the Interior.

Napoleón Becerra dies in a car accident, raising questions about his presidential candidacy.

Trump expresses frustration over NATO's refusal to intervene in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran confirms the death of national security chief Ali Larijani amid escalating regional tensions.

The U.S. attacks underground facilities linked to Iranian cruise missiles near the Strait of Hormuz.

Venezuela makes history by defeating the United States to win its first World Baseball Classic title.

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