Peru News in English

August 15, 2026

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Good morning! It’s 15th August, and here’s your Peru daily news capsule.

National emergency drill simulates 8.8 magnitude earthquake, resulting in over 10,000 casualties.

Five police officers injured and eleven arrested during transport strike clashes in Ucayali.

Tensions rise in Congress as Ahora Nación and Fuerza Popular clash over office space.

Government announces subsidy covering 20 percent of fuel prices for transporters amid rising costs.

New head appointed to Ethics Commission in Congress as leadership changes occur.

Abra Group receives approval to acquire Sky Airline from Indecopi with specific conditions.

NASA develops technology for lunar exploration, targeting the Moon's South Pole for future missions.

Intelligent glasses gain popularity, transforming lives of individuals with visual impairments.

Paolo Guerrero reports social media hack, raising concerns over suspicious activity on his accounts.

Sheyla Rojas moves on from Sir Wiston, embracing new romance with Joaquín Ramírez.

Peru's under-17 volleyball team falls to Argentina in a close match, ending their World Cup run.

Arequipa reports 261 confirmed cases of measles, with Camaná experiencing the highest numbers.

Health Ministry intensifies monitoring efforts as dengue cases decline across the country.

Dengue prevention campaign launched to protect adolescents in Virú, targeting 10,000 minors.

Government declares national interest for Pope's visit to Peru, creating a high-level organizing committee.

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

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