Latest news in Peru? September 11th, 2026
11-09-2026
Security and Bilateral Relations
- Integration into Americas Shield: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded a high-level diplomatic visit to Lima. During meetings at the Government Palace, discussions centered on formalizing Peru’s participation in the “Americas Shield” (Escudo de las Américas), a multilateral security and intelligence initiative aimed at countering transnational criminal organizations, narcoterrorism, and regional illicit trade. Prensa Latina+ 1
- Economic and Critical Minerals Cooperation: Bilateral talks also focused on accelerating critical mineral investments, disaster preparedness support, and expanding U.S.-Peru trade ties to balance growing foreign influence across key infrastructure projects. Anadolu Ajansı
- Protests and Public Reaction: Over 30 social and civil rights organizations organized street demonstrations in Lima to protest the security agreements and expanded regional military-police coordination.
- Pension Payments Rollout: The National Social Security Office (ONP) commenced the September disbursement schedule via the Banco de la Nación, serving over 700,000 pensioners under standard retirement laws. El Comercio Perú
- Seismic Activity in the North: The Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) recorded a series of moderate earthquakes in northern Peru, including a magnitude 5.4 tremor with an epicenter near Santa María de Nieva (Condorcanqui, Amazonas), followed by aftershocks measuring up to 5.0. No major casualties or structural collapses were reported. adn Noticias
- Archaeological Find at Chan Chan: Ongoing excavation and conservation teams at the pre-Inca citadel of Chan Chan announced the discovery and excavation of a historic ceremonial burial platform, providing new insights into Chimú funerary architecture.