Latest news in Peru? September 13th, 2026
13-09-2026
Key developments in Peru around September 13, 2026:
- Executive Travel Request for UNGA: The Peruvian Executive Branch formally submitted a request to Congress to authorize President Keiko Fujimori’s trip to New York City from September 21 to 25 to address the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly and attend multilateral summits. andina.pe
- Diplomatic Appointments: President Keiko Fujimori announced the nomination of prominent writer and political analyst Álvaro Vargas Llosa as Peru’s new Ambassador to the United States, aiming to anchor bilateral relations amid expanding defense ties. Anadolu Agency
- Security & Foreign Policy: Peru officially agreed to join the United States–led “Shield of the Americas” regional security initiative following official visits by U.S. representatives to Lima earlier in the month, intensifying joint crackdowns on narcotics networks and transnational organized crime. Anadolu Agency
- El Niño Climate Emergency: A 60-day state of emergency remains active across nearly 900 districts in 22 regions, including Lima and Callao. Civil defense agencies (INDECI and SENAMHI) continue preventative reinforcement and risk mitigation against imminent heavy rains and flooding threats associated with the 2026–2027 El Niño cycle. Anadolu Ajansı+ 1
- Archaeological Discovery: Archaeologists in northern Peru recently uncovered a 600-year-old high-status tomb tied to the pre-Incan Chimú civilization, yielding significant preserved textile and ceramic artifacts. Al Jazeera