What are the latest news in Peru? September 1st, 2026
The key developments and headlines in Peru around September 1, 2026, span several major areas:Economy and National Budget
- 2027 Public Budget Proposal: The Executive branch presented the draft Public Budget for 2027 to Congress, projecting total expenditures of 266.5 billion soles (a 3.5% increase over 2026), prioritizing citizen security, social inclusion, and decentralization. Gobierno del Perú
- Macroeconomic Outlook: The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) approved the 2027–2030 Multiannual Macroeconomic Framework, projecting GDP growth of 3.4% for 2026 and 2027, driven by a rebound in private investment and strong mining sector revenues. Gobierno del Perú
- Foreign Investment Drive: Promperú is holding the Peru Investment Round Table 2026 across August and September to attract global capital into infrastructure, mining, and energy sectors. Demócrata
- Crackdown on Illegal Gold Mining: Armed forces and environmental prosecutors have intensified operations targeting wildcat gold mining camps in the Amazon basin to curb rampant deforestation and water contamination fueled by high global gold prices. The Japan Times
- Public Safety and Migration Measures: The government has advanced new legislative powers requests to Congress aimed at combating organized crime and tightening immigration enforcement.
- Public Works Standards: The Ministry of Economy and Finance enacted mandatory Building Information Modeling (BIM) protocols across 14 public investment typologies to improve execution efficiency and reduce project cost overruns. Gobierno del Perú