Peru

Country Peru
Capital Lima
Continent South America
Currency Nuevo Sol(PEN)
Languages Spanish, Quechua & Aymara

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Introduction

Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1824. After a dozen years of military rule, Peru returned to democratic leadership in 1980, but experienced economic problems and the growth of a violent insurgency. President Alberto FUJIMORI's election in 1990 ushered in a decade that saw a dramatic turnaround in the economy and significant progress in curtailing guerrilla activity. Nevertheless, the president's increasing reliance on authoritarian measures and an economic slump in the late 1990s generated mounting dissatisfaction with his regime, which led to his ouster in 2000. A caretaker government oversaw new elections in the spring of 2001, which ushered in Alejandro TOLEDO Manrique as the new head of government - Peru's first democratically elected president of Native American ethnicity. The presidential election of 2006 saw the return of Alan GARCIA Perez who, after a disappointing presidential term from 1985 to 1990, has overseen a robust macroeconomic performance.

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Peru - Wikipedia
Peru - CIA World Fact Book
Peru - BBC
Peru - National Geographic
Peru - Timeline - BBC

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United States approves possible sale of F-16 fighters to Peru - Air Data NewsUnited States approves possible sale of F-16 fighters to Peru  Air Data News

US approves $3.4 billion F-16 fighter jet sale to Peru - AeroTimeUS approves $3.4 billion F-16 fighter jet sale to Peru  AeroTime

Peru Gets US Approval for $3.4B F-16 FMS Request - GovCon WirePeru Gets US Approval for $3.4B F-16 FMS Request  GovCon Wire

Peru cleared for possible $3.42 billion F-16 Block 70 buy - Shephard MediaPeru cleared for possible $3.42 billion F-16 Block 70 buy  Shephard Media

Peru’s ‘Active Neutrality’ Between China and the West - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazinePeru’s ‘Active Neutrality’ Between China and the West  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Conservationists oppose Peru’s plans to build prison in sensitive ecosystem - MongabayConservationists oppose Peru’s plans to build prison in sensitive ecosystem  Mongabay

Pope’s birthday celebrated in Peru with cakes and prayer - OSV NewsPope’s birthday celebrated in Peru with cakes and prayer  OSV News

State Department OKs Peru For Potential Block 70 F-16 Buy - Aviation Week NetworkState Department OKs Peru For Potential Block 70 F-16 Buy  Aviation Week Network

Responsible Seafood Innovation Awards: Anchoveta for all – Peru’s Fisheries Association for Human Consumption drives food security and better livelihoods for fishers - Global Seafood AllianceResponsible Seafood Innovation Awards: Anchoveta for all – Peru’s Fisheries Association for Human Consumption drives food security and better livelihoods for fishers  Global Seafood Alliance

Peru cleared for potential $3.4bn F-16 Block 70 acquisition - FlightGlobalPeru cleared for potential $3.4bn F-16 Block 70 acquisition  FlightGlobal

3,800-year-old city unearthed in Peru redefines knowledge of ancient American civilizations - Mint3,800-year-old city unearthed in Peru redefines knowledge of ancient American civilizations  Mint

Singapore buys carbon credits from Ghana Paraguay and Peru - theweek.inSingapore buys carbon credits from Ghana Paraguay and Peru  theweek.in

Opportunities arise for small-scale PPP’s in Peru - BNamericasOpportunities arise for small-scale PPP’s in Peru  BNamericas

Peru’s TASA adds two new vessels to fleet - Undercurrent NewsPeru’s TASA adds two new vessels to fleet  Undercurrent News

Argentina Joins Brazil, Peru, Mexico, Chile, Jamaica, And More In Achieving Record Travel Growth Across Latin America And The Caribbean, Setting New Milestones In July 2025: New Report You Need To Know - Travel And Tour WorldArgentina Joins Brazil, Peru, Mexico, Chile, Jamaica, And More In Achieving Record Travel Growth Across Latin America And The Caribbean, Setting New Milestones In July 2025: New Report You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

The newly discovered desert city that's rewriting the history of the Americas - BBCThe newly discovered desert city that's rewriting the history of the Americas  BBC

Greece Expands Ties With Peru, UAE Ahead of Civilizations Forum - GreekReporter.comGreece Expands Ties With Peru, UAE Ahead of Civilizations Forum  GreekReporter.com

US State Department approves possible sale of F-16 aircraft to Peru - Anadolu AjansiUS State Department approves possible sale of F-16 aircraft to Peru  Anadolu Ajansi

Peru, Colombia pledge to ensure Amazon River navigability - MintPeru, Colombia pledge to ensure Amazon River navigability  Mint

Peru grants dispatch concession for Grenergy solar project - BNamericasPeru grants dispatch concession for Grenergy solar project  BNamericas

Peru offshore hydrocarbons acreage call fails to draw offers - BNamericasPeru offshore hydrocarbons acreage call fails to draw offers  BNamericas

US Approves $3.4B Sale of F-16 Fighting Falcons to Peru - The Defense PostUS Approves $3.4B Sale of F-16 Fighting Falcons to Peru  The Defense Post

Parque Arauco makes Peru’s first real estate green bond issuance - Latin LawyerParque Arauco makes Peru’s first real estate green bond issuance  Latin Lawyer

Integratel Peru Awarded 100 MHz Spectrum to Drive 5G Deployment - The Fast ModeIntegratel Peru Awarded 100 MHz Spectrum to Drive 5G Deployment  The Fast Mode

Four operators win 5G spectrum in Peru - Developing TelecomsFour operators win 5G spectrum in Peru  Developing Telecoms

Peru on a Plate: A Culinary Journey Through the Land of Flavour - Breaking Travel NewsPeru on a Plate: A Culinary Journey Through the Land of Flavour  Breaking Travel News

Demonstration Alert: Protests Regarding Machu Picchu Bus Contract - U.S. Embassy in Peru (.gov)Demonstration Alert: Protests Regarding Machu Picchu Bus Contract  U.S. Embassy in Peru (.gov)

Extortion Gangs Are Circling Peru’s Ambitious $1.3 Billion Megaport - Bloomberg.comExtortion Gangs Are Circling Peru’s Ambitious $1.3 Billion Megaport  Bloomberg.com

Machu Picchu: A Heritage Site In Peru Facing Transportation And Management Challenges - Travel And Tour WorldMachu Picchu: A Heritage Site In Peru Facing Transportation And Management Challenges  Travel And Tour World

Peru's economy grows 3.4% year-on-year in July, beats expectations - TradingViewPeru's economy grows 3.4% year-on-year in July, beats expectations  TradingView

Peru is paying a deadly price for its gold fever - Chatham HousePeru is paying a deadly price for its gold fever  Chatham House

Peru launches Eten Multipurpose Port Terminal project - WorldCargo NewsPeru launches Eten Multipurpose Port Terminal project  WorldCargo News

United States Approves Potential Sale of F-16 Block 70 Jets to Peru for $3.42 Billion - AviacionlineUnited States Approves Potential Sale of F-16 Block 70 Jets to Peru for $3.42 Billion  Aviacionline

Peru declares emergency amid surge of violence and deploys the army in capital - NewsonairPeru declares emergency amid surge of violence and deploys the army in capital  Newsonair

Peru’s naval tradition and the modern navy - The Korea TimesPeru’s naval tradition and the modern navy  The Korea Times

Peru aims to grow grape, blueberry and avocado exports to Asia - FreshPlazaPeru aims to grow grape, blueberry and avocado exports to Asia  FreshPlaza

Peru's future fighter - scramble.nlPeru's future fighter  scramble.nl

Protesting Peru residents block trains to Machu Picchu - yahoo.comProtesting Peru residents block trains to Machu Picchu  yahoo.com

US State Department approves potential sale of F-16 aircraft to Peru, Pentagon says By Reuters - Investing.comUS State Department approves potential sale of F-16 aircraft to Peru, Pentagon says By Reuters  Investing.com

Colombia and Peru Work on Amazon River Navigation Despite Territorial Dispute - Colombia OneColombia and Peru Work on Amazon River Navigation Despite Territorial Dispute  Colombia One

Peru declares emergency, deploys army as violence surges in the capital - The HinduPeru declares emergency, deploys army as violence surges in the capital  The Hindu

Peru deposits its instrument of ratification of the Multilateral BEPS Convention, further strengthening the global fight against tax avoidance - OECDPeru deposits its instrument of ratification of the Multilateral BEPS Convention, further strengthening the global fight against tax avoidance  OECD

This Peruvian town was buried under the world’s deadliest landslide. Now it’s a gateway to the Andes’ UNESCO sites - CNNThis Peruvian town was buried under the world’s deadliest landslide. Now it’s a gateway to the Andes’ UNESCO sites  CNN

Peru wins viral "World Cup of Breakfasts" with pan con chicharrón - upi.comPeru wins viral "World Cup of Breakfasts" with pan con chicharrón  upi.com

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Peru: Su-Lin Garbett-Shiels - GOV.UKChange of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Peru: Su-Lin Garbett-Shiels  GOV.UK

US Approves $3.42 Billion F-16 Fighter Jet Sale to Peru - mezha.netUS Approves $3.42 Billion F-16 Fighter Jet Sale to Peru  mezha.net

Uncontacted Peruvian tribe on deadly collision course with loggers, group says - The GuardianUncontacted Peruvian tribe on deadly collision course with loggers, group says  The Guardian

Peru: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report - International Monetary FundPeru: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report  International Monetary Fund

OECD Reviews of Health Systems: Peru 2025 - OECDOECD Reviews of Health Systems: Peru 2025  OECD

Peru´s Upstream Revival: Unlocking Offshore and Onshore Frontiers - Oil & Gas JournalPeru´s Upstream Revival: Unlocking Offshore and Onshore Frontiers  Oil & Gas Journal

At least one person killed, several injured, after earthquake hits Peru - Al JazeeraAt least one person killed, several injured, after earthquake hits Peru  Al Jazeera

Peru’s Desert Secrets Revealed: A 3,800-Year-Old Caral City that Will Change Tourism Forever - Travel And Tour WorldPeru’s Desert Secrets Revealed: A 3,800-Year-Old Caral City that Will Change Tourism Forever  Travel And Tour World

Development Co-operation Profiles: Peru - OECDDevelopment Co-operation Profiles: Peru  OECD

Peru - Country Economic Memorandum: Seizing Opportunities for Growth and Prosperity - World BankPeru - Country Economic Memorandum: Seizing Opportunities for Growth and Prosperity  World Bank

Air Canada’s Incredible New Routes to Brazil, Mexico, Peru, Colombia, China, Hungary, Czech Republic and More Are Changing the Way Canadians Travel Across the Globe - Travel And Tour WorldAir Canada’s Incredible New Routes to Brazil, Mexico, Peru, Colombia, China, Hungary, Czech Republic and More Are Changing the Way Canadians Travel Across the Globe  Travel And Tour World

Inside Pope Leo's adopted home in Peru - CBS NewsInside Pope Leo's adopted home in Peru  CBS News

Peru reopens 3,800-year-old Penico archaeological site for visitors - Al JazeeraPeru reopens 3,800-year-old Penico archaeological site for visitors  Al Jazeera

Dust Engulfs Coastal Peru - NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)Dust Engulfs Coastal Peru  NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)

Colombia’s President Petro accuses Peru of annexing disputed Amazon island - Al JazeeraColombia’s President Petro accuses Peru of annexing disputed Amazon island  Al Jazeera

Peru: Chiclayo to hold festive weekend marking Leo XIV's birthday - MercoPressPeru: Chiclayo to hold festive weekend marking Leo XIV's birthday  MercoPress

Is this desert in southern Peru Latin America’s next clean energy hub? - Dialogue EarthIs this desert in southern Peru Latin America’s next clean energy hub?  Dialogue Earth

Peru must enhance protection for prosecutors and judges against potential political interference, says OECD Working Group on Bribery following High-Level Mission in Lima - OECDPeru must enhance protection for prosecutors and judges against potential political interference, says OECD Working Group on Bribery following High-Level Mission in Lima  OECD

2025 News items - Guatemala and Peru notify mutually agreed solution in agriculture dispute - World Trade Organization2025 News items - Guatemala and Peru notify mutually agreed solution in agriculture dispute  World Trade Organization

Peru fishmeal presales stall as China stocks drop below 290,000t - Undercurrent NewsPeru fishmeal presales stall as China stocks drop below 290,000t  Undercurrent News

Bharatnatyam at Peru's Independence Day celebration in Delhi - The Times of IndiaBharatnatyam at Peru's Independence Day celebration in Delhi  The Times of India

Rotary Clubs Unite: Cedarburg Hosts Peruvian Delegation - GMToday.comRotary Clubs Unite: Cedarburg Hosts Peruvian Delegation  GMToday.com

Town in Peru boosted by Pope Leo's rise to the papacy - CBS NewsTown in Peru boosted by Pope Leo's rise to the papacy  CBS News

Brazil joins Peru and Argentina with the US’s Expert-Led Tours; Discover Machu Picchu, Iguazu Falls, and the Vibrant Culture of South America - Travel And Tour WorldBrazil joins Peru and Argentina with the US’s Expert-Led Tours; Discover Machu Picchu, Iguazu Falls, and the Vibrant Culture of South America  Travel And Tour World

Peru: Technical Assistance Report-Cybersecurity Strategy for the Financial Sector - International Monetary FundPeru: Technical Assistance Report-Cybersecurity Strategy for the Financial Sector  International Monetary Fund

The Government received Peru’s Minister of Defence and Minister of Foreign Affairs at Karlberg Palace - Government.seThe Government received Peru’s Minister of Defence and Minister of Foreign Affairs at Karlberg Palace  Government.se

Peru president signs amnesty law for police and soldiers accused of atrocities - BBCPeru president signs amnesty law for police and soldiers accused of atrocities  BBC

Bladex and Scotiabank Structure US$250 Million Loan to Strengthen Peru's Energy Infrastructure - Yahoo FinanceBladex and Scotiabank Structure US$250 Million Loan to Strengthen Peru's Energy Infrastructure  Yahoo Finance

Demonstration Alert: Protests on Pension Law Reforms - U.S. Embassy in Peru (.gov)Demonstration Alert: Protests on Pension Law Reforms  U.S. Embassy in Peru (.gov)

Direct cargo shipping route links China’s Suzhou with Chancay in Peru - Macau BusinessDirect cargo shipping route links China’s Suzhou with Chancay in Peru  Macau Business

Bitel, Claro, Entel and IntegraTel land 3.5 GHz concessions in Peru 5G tender - TelecompaperBitel, Claro, Entel and IntegraTel land 3.5 GHz concessions in Peru 5G tender  Telecompaper

Peru: Congress Undermines Fight against Organized Crime - Human Rights WatchPeru: Congress Undermines Fight against Organized Crime  Human Rights Watch

Peru Joins Philippines, France, Jamaica, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Mexico As Australia Issues New Cautionary Travel Alert For 2025 - Travel And Tour WorldPeru Joins Philippines, France, Jamaica, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Mexico As Australia Issues New Cautionary Travel Alert For 2025  Travel And Tour World

S’pore to buy $76.4m worth of nature-based carbon credits from projects in Ghana, Peru and Paraguay - The Straits TimesS’pore to buy $76.4m worth of nature-based carbon credits from projects in Ghana, Peru and Paraguay  The Straits Times

Qatar Chamber discusses strengthening trade relations with Peru| Gulf Times - Gulf TimesQatar Chamber discusses strengthening trade relations with Peru| Gulf Times  Gulf Times

Saab continues our technical transfer program with Peru - SaabSaab continues our technical transfer program with Peru  Saab

The village in Peru that lives in the dark next to a massive solar plant - BBCThe village in Peru that lives in the dark next to a massive solar plant  BBC

Watch CBS Evening News: Inside Pope Leo's adopted home in Peru - Full show on CBS - CBSWatch CBS Evening News: Inside Pope Leo's adopted home in Peru - Full show on CBS  CBS

Peru enacts amnesty for military and police accused of human rights abuses - The GuardianPeru enacts amnesty for military and police accused of human rights abuses  The Guardian

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Peru - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Peru  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Peru travel - Lonely PlanetPeru travel  Lonely Planet

Rapid geographic expansion of local dengue community transmission in Peru - PLOSRapid geographic expansion of local dengue community transmission in Peru  PLOS

CAF-AM and COFIDE boost infrastructure in Peru - CAF -banco de desarrollo de América LatinaCAF-AM and COFIDE boost infrastructure in Peru  CAF -banco de desarrollo de América Latina

New amnesty law for human rights abuses in Peru prompts fury, action - Al JazeeraNew amnesty law for human rights abuses in Peru prompts fury, action  Al Jazeera

Mexico and Peru embroider a community together - UNESCOMexico and Peru embroider a community together  UNESCO

'A truly unprecedented discovery': 3,000-year-old multicolored mural with fish, stars and gods discovered in Peru - Live Science'A truly unprecedented discovery': 3,000-year-old multicolored mural with fish, stars and gods discovered in Peru  Live Science

Congress in Cahoots: How Peru’s Legislature Is Allowing Organized Crime to Thrive - Human Rights WatchCongress in Cahoots: How Peru’s Legislature Is Allowing Organized Crime to Thrive  Human Rights Watch

Peru’s Illegal Mining Surges … and Destroys - Global Health NOWPeru’s Illegal Mining Surges … and Destroys  Global Health NOW

Chile still reigns supreme over US table grape imports—but Peru is closing in - FreshFruitPortal.comChile still reigns supreme over US table grape imports—but Peru is closing in  FreshFruitPortal.com

Digital 2025: Peru - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Peru  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

Peru’s Constitutional Court pauses probes into President Dina Boluarte - Al JazeeraPeru’s Constitutional Court pauses probes into President Dina Boluarte  Al Jazeera

Peru Economic Outlook. March 2025 - BBVA ResearchPeru Economic Outlook. March 2025  BBVA Research

Gustavo Adrianzén: Peru's PM quits ahead of no-confidence vote - BBCGustavo Adrianzén: Peru's PM quits ahead of no-confidence vote  BBC

Peru: New Law Threatens Free Speech, Trans Rights - Human Rights WatchPeru: New Law Threatens Free Speech, Trans Rights  Human Rights Watch

‘Dramatic setback’: Will Peru’s new amnesty law put justice out of reach? - Al Jazeera‘Dramatic setback’: Will Peru’s new amnesty law put justice out of reach?  Al Jazeera

Pope Leo XIV’s Peruvian birthdays: Simplicity, closeness, and community - Catholic News AgencyPope Leo XIV’s Peruvian birthdays: Simplicity, closeness, and community  Catholic News Agency