Peru News in English

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

Roberto Sánchez calls the ‘Andahuaylazo’ a political act after four police officers were killed.

Balcázar accuses secret aircraft purchases and refuses to respond to the ambassador.

Elections 2026: Specialist explains the timeline for the JNE's first-round audit.

Swedish Loomis launches bid to acquire Peru's Hermes for four billion crowns.

Donald Trump threatens to "wipe Iran off the map" if U.S. ships are attacked.

Over 778,000 pensioners in Peru will start receiving payments this Friday.

Renovación Popular skips the computing system test as manual counting is confirmed.

Eighteen Peruvians have been repatriated from the war in Russia, according to the Foreign Ministry.

A man was killed in a hit-and-run on the Vía Expresa in Lince.

Two men sentenced to nine months in prison for consuming their friend after his death.

UAE reports first Iranian drone attacks since the ceasefire began.

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake shakes central Philippines, causing concern.

Illegal mining surges in the Amazon due to the rush for critical minerals.

Indecopi monitors Spirit Airlines closure as alternatives are offered to passengers.

Japan invests over one billion dollars to build the largest train in Latin America.

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