Latest news in Peru? September 4th, 2026

The main developments in Peru as of September 4, 2026, include:

• State of Emergency Declared Over El Niño Threat: The Peruvian government declared a 60-day state of emergency across 893 districts in 22 regions and Callao. The measure allows regional and local authorities to coordinate prevention and response efforts following warnings from meteorology agencies that El Niño-driven intense rains, flooding, and landslides could put roughly 1.2 million people at risk, particularly in northern agricultural zones. Anadolu Ajansı+ 1
• Approval of Southern Port Masterplan at Corio: Peru approved the masterplan for the new megaport project in Corio (Arequipa region), marking a significant step toward developing another major Pacific logistics and shipping hub in the south of the country. Splash247
• Public Safety Concerns and Extortion Surge: The Public Ministry’s Crime Observatory reported that nearly 14,000 complaints of extortion were filed during the first seven months of 2026, averaging over 30 complaints per day in Lima and Callao alone, fueling continued public debate over urban security strategies. Prensa Latina
• Recovery Following Ayacucho Earthquake: Reconstruction and humanitarian assessments continue in southern Peru following the magnitude 7.2 earthquake that struck near Coracora (Ayacucho) in late August, where local infrastructure, schools, and homes sustained damage. ReliefWeb