Peru: President announces salary increase for over 400,000 teachers in 2025

She added that both increases will allow educators to reach a minimum salary of S/3,500 (US$958 approximately) by the end of 2025. "Because when we dignify our teachers, we strengthen Peru. We are a Government that delivers and puts in the effort …

Peru: President Boluarte leads start of 2025 school year

As a symbol of this return to classes, the simultaneous ringing of the bell for education took place across the entire country, with the participation of various authorities.  Education Minister Morgan Quero also participated in the event. As previously …

Peru: Government firmly considers death penalty for hitmen

The Head of State made these remarks at the ceremony marking the start of the 2025 school year at Bicentennial School I.E. 3049 Imperio del Tahuantinsuyo in Lima's Independencia district on Monday. "To these damn murderers, I say that I am …

Bradford men among seven jailed after £1.92m worth of cocaine smuggled from Peru

Seven men, including Mohammed Ilyas and Naheem Rafiq, were jailed for almost 100 years for their part in importing and dismantling the vintage car with 64kg worth of the Class A drug inside. The Cadillac left Peru on board a ship destined for the UK but …

Peru: International analysts rate BCR's monetary policy appropriate

This is according to the BCR, which refers to the February edition of the Latin American Consensus Forecast report. The publication noted that, in contrast, other countries in the region included in this study have received a mixed assessment of their …

Peru: PM announces state of emergency in Lima and Callao

The high-ranking official reported this after holding a meeting at the Government Palace in Lima on Sunday evening. Likewise, Adrianzen announced that it was agreed to hold the National Citizen Security Council (Conasec) meeting, originally scheduled for …

Peru declares state of emergency over extortion killings

The move came after singer Paul Flores was shot dead by hitmen who attacked a bus he was riding with bandmates as they left a concert outside Lima. The musicians had been threatened by a criminal gang who attempted to extort money from them, their …

Peru fisherman adrift for 95 days in Pacific shares emotional reunion

Peruvian delegation praises Chancay Port, seeks stronger China-Peru ties

A Peruvian congressional delegation recently visited Shanghai, expressing the willingness to strengthen technological cooperation between China and Peru. They also commended the opening of Chancay Port, hailing it as a remarkable achievement of the …

Peru: Recovery continues to strengthen as economy marks 10 months of growth

Economic growth in January 2025 was boosted by both primary and non-primary sectors, the government agency noted. Primary sectors grew by 4.5%, marking three consecutive months of expansion, with notable increases in the fishing sector (23.5%) and primary …