Peru’s state-owned shipbuilder SIMA (Servicios Industriales de la Marina) is moving to commence construction of a new multirole frigate for the Peruvian Navy by December 2025. The initial production steps will include steel-cutting and module assembly, marking a major step forward in Peru’s plan to modernize its surface fleet and…
Peru police have arrested “Pequeño J”—identified as Tony Janzen Valverde Victoriano (20)—the alleged mastermind behind a triple murder that shocked Argentina after parts of the attack were reportedly live-streamed to a private group. The capture in Pucusana, a coastal district south of Lima, follows coordinated work between Peruvian authorities and…
The fruit trade in Latin America is entering an exciting new phase. On October 28–29, 2025, the city of Lima, Peru will host the first-ever Asia Fruit Logistica Meet Up at the Swissotel. This major event will bring together growers, exporters, importers, and marketers from around the world to discuss…
Free and fair elections are the heart of democracy. To keep them trustworthy, countries need clear rules, modern technology, and transparency. Recently, Peru’s National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) and Panama’s Electoral Tribunal (TE) held a special knowledge-sharing program. With the help of International IDEA, they exchanged ideas on how…
PAHO Award 2025: In 2025, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) gave a major honor to a doctor from Peru. Dr. July Esther Caballero Peralta, a well-known psychiatrist, received the PAHO Award for Health Services Management and Leadership. This award celebrates her years of dedication to expanding mental health care…