With Peru heading toward general elections on April 12, 2026, the OECD is cautioning that mounting political uncertainty could erode recent economic gains. The organization’s latest assessment highlights that while Peru’s macro fundamentals remain comparatively solid, prolonged instability can delay private investment, slow job creation, and weaken momentum just as…
Peru is leaning hard on public–private partnerships (PPP/APP) to close infrastructure gaps. In 2025 the government prioritized big-ticket concessions—especially irrigation megaprojects and urban water/sanitation—to boost food security, resilience, and growth. The pipeline now features multi-billion-dollar water transfers and a wave of PTAR (wastewater) and desalination projects, plus airports, roads, and…
One of the most powerful images showed riot police standing before flaming barricades clutching shields, as protesters advanced through Lima’s urban arteries. The protests—primarily led by youth—demand sweeping political reform, accountability, and social justice. Confrontations escalated after repeated clashes between demonstrators and security forces, signaling that tensions remain deeply unsettled.…
Peru has moved decisively to accelerate its green hydrogen rollout. The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) published Ministerial Resolution No. 314-2025-MINEM/DM on October 2, 2025, releasing the draft regulation of Law 31992 (the Green Hydrogen Promotion Law) and opening a 15-calendar-day public consultation. The measure is designed to unlock…
Lima’s mayor, Rafael López Aliaga, is celebrating after Brookfield Asset Management announced it would dissolve Rutas de Lima, the concessionaire that manages key toll corridors around Peru’s capital. City Hall framed the development as a “triumph for drivers”, arguing that years of civic pressure and legal action against what it…
Latin America always offers powerful imagery that captures politics, culture, and science in a snapshot. In this week’s curated gallery, three standout scenes dominate attention: police clashing with protesters in Lima, Peru, a young soccer fan posing proudly at the start of the FIFA U-20 World Cup, and researchers examining…
On October 2, 2025, transportation unions in Lima and Callao have announced a large-scale transport strike. The protest comes as drivers demand stronger action against extortion, violence, and threats affecting the public transportation sector. The strike is expected to disrupt buses, minibuses, taxis, and moto-taxis across the capital and surrounding…
Peru is moving toward a cleaner future—and the roadmap is not small. New planning estimates suggest the country will need around US$67 billion by 2050 to complete its energy transition. That money will go into renewables, transmission lines, energy storage, clean transport, and efficiency so homes, cities, and Peru’s mining…
Peru’s coastline is home to some of the richest marine ecosystems in South America, but today these waters are under serious threat. Illegal fishing, especially with banned chinchorro nets, is placing immense pressure on biodiversity near the Illescas National Reserve in Piura, located about 800 km north of Lima. While…
The story of Ana María Quispe, a 29-year-old woman from Peru, has once again brought global attention to how the Catholic Church deals with abuse allegations. Quispe, who reported being abused by two priests as a child, says she was exploited by her own lawyer and later caught in a…
