Peru News in English

May 21, 2026

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

Hackers breach Sismate system, sending false earthquake alert of 8.7 in Peru.

Fujimori leads Sánchez by a margin as presidential elections approach.

JNJ summons José Domingo Pérez to reconsider his non-ratification as prosecutor.

Human remains of nine victims from the 90s armed conflict found in Junín.

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Ica, causing panic and structural damage.

Prosecutors seek 30-year prison sentence for Andrés Hurtado over corruption charges.

Fixed phone service in Peru hits historic lows as mobile usage skyrockets.

Delivery worker tragically killed after being hit by a combi in San Borja.

Access to Vía Expresa closed for 21 days due to ongoing construction work.

Putin arrives in China to sign around 40 agreements with Xi Jinping.

U.S. charges former Cuban president Raúl Castro with murder and conspiracy.

Protests escalate in Bolivia with 47 roadblocks across six departments.

Rodrigo Paz hints at government changes amid accusations of destabilization.

Malls worth over 240 million soles set to open in Peru this second semester.

Yape moves closer to becoming a neobank under Credicorp's new strategy.

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

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