Peru

Peruvian presidential candidate Roberto Sánchez distanced himself from campaign ally Antauro Humala's statements proposing to recover Arica and Tarapacá by diplomatic or armed means. Sánchez stressed no territorial issues with Chile and will prioritize friendly relations. Humala's remarks drew criticism in Chile.

April 17, 2026 Reported by AI

Jorge Henao, general manager of Transportadora de Gas de Colombia (TGI), warned of the need to diversify energy supply sources ahead of the impending El Niño phenomenon. Speaking at the Congreso de Naturgas 2026, he emphasized regional integration with Peru as a key option. Henao highlighted Camisea gas as a cost-effective alternative.

Peru's Congress has ousted President Jose Jeri in a landslide vote over the 'Chifagate' scandal stemming from a late-night meeting with a Chinese businessman. The scandal sparked a major cross-party revolt and fueled a probe against him. Jeri did not attend the debate, claiming the censure process denied him the right to defend himself.

February 16, 2026 Reported by AI

The director of the Peruvian Human Rights Association (Aprodeh), Eduardo Caceres, highlighted the international consensus on the illegality of the United States' energy blockade against Cuba, which severely affects its people.

The Socialist Party of Peru (PSP) marked the 67th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution's triumph in Lima, emphasizing another year of resistance amid heightened U.S. aggression.

December 29, 2025 Reported by AI

Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP), a subsidiary of Credicorp, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Helm Bank USA for 180 million dollars, subject to closing adjustments. This acquisition aims to expand BCP's presence in the US financial market, focusing on services for Latin American clients. Helm Bank, headquartered in Florida, reports assets of 1.140 million dollars as of September 2025.