Peru News in English

Good morning! It’s 5th April, and here’s your Peru daily news capsule.

Carlos Álvarez takes second place from Rafael López Aliaga in the latest Ipsos poll.

New electoral restrictions begin today ahead of the 2026 elections in Peru.

Universitario faces Alianza Lima today in a live Superclásico showdown.

Iran shoots down two U.S. warplanes while Trump threatens to attack power plants.

Peru suffers a heavy defeat in their debut at the South American U17 Championship.

Renato Moicano dominates and submits his opponent in the second round at UFC Fight Night.

Ipsos latest Senate poll shows Fuerza Popular and Renovación Popular leading the way.

Fans record violence and cause disturbances before the classic match between Alianza Lima and Universitario.

Water cuts scheduled from April 4th to 6th affect several districts in Lima.

A police officer allegedly commits femicide, shooting a young colleague in the head.

Middle East conflict escalates as Iran neutralizes U.S. jets near a nuclear facility.

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to reach a deal or face severe consequences.

Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz no longer a free navigation passage.

A Brazilian influencer dies at 31 after documenting her life with a rare illness.

Technology saves a girl’s life with a complex brain malformation at a pediatric hospital.

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