Peru News in English

Good morning! It’s 21st April, and here’s your Peru daily news capsule.

Official voting results show 94.4 percent counted, with concerns over delays.

The government reportedly purchases F-16 Block 70 fighter jets from the United States.

Electoral crisis raises urgent challenges for legitimacy ahead of the 2026 elections.

Results for over seven thousand health professional positions to be published soon.

ONPE chief to surrender passport to authorities following police alert.

Former coach of Universitario de Deportes is dismissed amid team struggles.

Peru faces slow vote counting, eroding trust in the presidential election process.

Retired military leaders demand resignation of ONPE authorities amid election concerns.

Legal representatives claim ONPE responsible for delays in electoral material transfer.

Mining project Tía María receives approval to begin first phase after prior cancellation.

Community members fatally beat a hitman attempting to shoot his target.

In Mexico, two dead and thirteen injured in shooting at Teotihuacán.

U.S. fires on and detains Iranian ship in the Arabian Sea, confirms Trump.

Japan reduces tsunami alert after a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake.

Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO, with John Ternus taking over the role.

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