AGP Executive Report

Pope’s Peru Visit: Pope Leo XIV returned to the Vatican after lung cancer surgery, and his surgeon says there are no clinical reasons to cancel his Nov. 6–17 South America tour, including Peru. Mining Outlook: A looming strike at Chile’s Escondida mine underscores supply risks as Peru targets $33 billion in mining investment. Illegal Mining: Peru and Ecuador are stepping up cooperation to curb illegal mining, a cross-border challenge for both governments. Migration Policy: President Keiko Fujimori has proposed deporting undocumented Venezuelan migrants, citing security concerns linked to organized crime.

Regional Diplomacy: President Fujimori met with the Andean Community’s secretary-general, as Peru and Ecuador stepped up cooperation against illegal mining. Security and Migration: Keiko Fujimori called for deporting Venezuelan immigrants without legal status, citing security concerns. El Niño Response: The government is considering direct payments to fishing families affected by the climate threat, while President Fujimori has urged national unity. U.S. Relations: The government formalized Álvaro Vargas Llosa’s appointment as ambassador to the United States.

Andean Agenda: President Keiko Fujimori met the Andean Community’s secretary-general as Peru began its 2026–27 leadership term, with priorities including regional security, disaster preparedness and closer border integration. Security: Fujimori has proposed deporting all undocumented Venezuelan immigrants amid concerns over organized crime; Peru and Ecuador are also stepping up cooperation against illegal mining. El Niño Response: Fujimori urged Congress to unite against the threat, while civil society groups called for a contingency plan. Energy and Fisheries: The EU and Germany pledged €6 million to support Peru’s energy transition and attract investment. The government also cancelled the second anchovy season, citing a high share of juvenile fish and the need to protect future stocks.

Regional Diplomacy: Peru and Canada will lead an international development cooperation forum, while Peru and Ecuador are stepping up joint efforts against illegal mining. A visit by the U.S. Southern Command chief also focused on cooperation against narco-terrorism. El Niño Response: The government is considering direct payments to fishing families affected by El Niño, though industry groups say more support is needed. The government has also announced a forceful countercyclical fiscal policy to sustain growth. Wildfires: Six people died in fires in Cusco, and President Keiko Fujimori oversaw the response as authorities reported two fires under control.

El Niño Response: Peru is weighing direct cash payments for families hit by the climate event, alongside loan guarantees for affected businesses. Economy Minister Elmer Cuba said the government may seek PEN 8 billion in supplementary funding as fishing and textile sectors face disruption; civil society groups are also demanding a contingency plan. Security Cooperation: U.S. Southern Command chief Gen. Francis Donovan visited Peru and met with defense officials to expand joint efforts against narco-terrorist networks, including in the VRAEM. Migration Diplomacy: President Keiko Fujimori spoke with Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez about strengthening a program for Venezuelans to return home safely. Brazil Runoff: Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro will face off on Oct. 25 after neither won a majority; Bolsonaro led the first round with 47.03% to Lula’s 45.16%.

El Niño Preparedness: Civil society is urging Peru’s government to have flood and disaster plans ready before regional administrations change in January. Loreto faces a critical risk period from January to March, with threats to infrastructure, agriculture and public health. Pope’s Peru Visit: Pope Leo XIV is recovering after lung cancer surgery, but his November trip to Peru, Uruguay and Argentina is uncertain. President Keiko Fujimori has said the dates may change. Government and Diplomacy: Peru made Alvaro Vargas Llosa’s appointment as ambassador to the United States official, while the government says its security strategy will focus on intelligence and sustained action.

Education: President Keiko Fujimori says new schoolbooks will exclude “any type of ideology.” Her proposed rules on students’ hair and makeup have sparked debate, which she says is part of a broader push for discipline. Papal Visit: Fujimori warned Pope Leo XIV’s recovery could take weeks, putting his planned November visit to Peru in doubt; the Vatican says the trip remains on schedule. Diplomacy: Peru formalized Álvaro Vargas Llosa’s appointment as ambassador to the United States. Security and Economy: The government says its new security strategy will rely on intelligence and sustained action, while the IMF raised its 2026 growth forecast for Peru to 3%. Local Elections: A candidate known as Hitler Mussolini won a mayoral race, drawing international attention.

School Rules: President Keiko Fujimori’s government is seeking to ban nail polish and short skirts in schools, alongside stricter grooming rules. The proposal has yet to be adopted. Wildfire Response: Fujimori flew over Cusco to oversee the response and said two wildfires had been brought under control. Tax Proposal: A bill would raise Peru’s consumption tax rate fivefold, to 5%; it remains a proposal, not a change in force. Local Elections: A businessman named Hitler Mussolini won a mayoral race, drawing global attention to a striking result in Peru’s local elections.

Papal Visit in Doubt: Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer after surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung in a successful operation. His November tour of Peru, Uruguay and Argentina is now uncertain; Peru’s government had projected 3.1 million visitors for the trip. Wildfire Response: President Keiko Fujimori flew over Cusco to oversee the government’s response and said two wildfires had been brought under control. Local Politics: A Peruvian candidate named Hitler Mussolini won a mayoral race, drawing international attention. Investment: Peru’s Economy Ministry reported private investment rose 15.5% in the first half of 2026.

Diplomacy: Peru’s Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espá and the UK ambassador discussed investment in infrastructure and railways, cooperation against organized crime and El Niño, and British support for Peru’s OECD bid. Strategic Investment: Investors from the U.S., China and India are eyeing the proposed $844 million Corio port in southern Peru. Regional Governor Rohel Sánchez and state agency ProInversión are promoting the project, which could handle cargo and minerals. Public Security: President Keiko Fujimori has said her government is regaining control of prisons nationwide. Local Politics: Voters elected a left-wing candidate named Hitler Mussolini as mayor of a Peruvian town, a result that drew international attention.

Local Elections: A candidate named Hitler Mussolini won a Peruvian mayoral race by 25 votes, drawing international attention. Economic Outlook: Peru’s finance ministry says private investment rose 15.5% and forecasts exports will reach $100 billion in 2026. Government Response: President Fujimori has overseen wildfire-control efforts and called for restoring order in schools.

Papal Visit: Pope Leo XIV says he still plans to visit Peru on his November South America tour, despite upcoming lung surgery and an expected week of recovery. Peru’s president expressed solidarity and wished him well. Local Elections: A Peruvian candidate named Hitler Mussolini won a mayoral race, drawing international attention to the unusual result. Security Policy: The government says it will strengthen prison controls and keep up its campaign to restore public order amid organized crime concerns. Economy: The Finance Ministry reported private investment rose 15.5% and forecast exports of $100 billion this year; the central bank says the fiscal deficit has fallen to its lowest level since June 2022.

Security Policy: Peru has launched a unified military-police command to combat organized crime, while President Dina Boluarte says the government is regaining control of prisons. Local Elections: A candidate named Hitler Mussolini won a mayoral race in Peru, drawing international attention to the country’s local vote. Strategic Infrastructure: An analysis warns that Chinese firms are expanding their role in Peru’s critical electricity network. Papal Visit: Pope Leo XIV’s planned November trip to Peru remains uncertain after he announced surgery to remove an early-detected lung nodule; the Vatican has not said whether his itinerary will change.

Energy and Investment: Chinese state-owned firms have expanded their reach across Peru’s electricity sector, now controlling about a third of distribution customers. Analysts are urging stronger oversight as the government seeks more investment. The Economy Ministry says private investment rose 15.5% and exports could reach $100 billion this year. Local Elections: Hitler Mussolini Simeón Flores won the mayor’s race in Queropalca by just 25 votes, drawing global attention to a remote district’s election. Security and Congress: President Dina Boluarte’s government has launched a unified military-police command against organized crime, while the president has urged Congress to set aside disputes and grant the executive legislative powers.

Local Election: Hitler Mussolini Simeon Flores won the mayor’s race in remote Queropalca, Huánuco, with 229 votes—just 25 ahead of his far-right rival. The Ahora Nación candidate is due to take office in January; electoral records show he previously belonged to Keiko Fujimori’s Popular Force party. Electoral Rules: The OAS warned of possible ways to evade Peru’s reelection limits and called for changes to electoral law. Security and Government: President Fujimori has urged Congress to set aside disputes and grant the government legislative powers on security and El Niño response. The president has also said authorities are beginning to regain control of prisons nationwide.

Local Elections: Freight businessman Hitler Mussolini Simeon Flores won the mayoral race in Queropalca, Huánuco, with 229 votes—25 ahead of his closest rival. He takes office in January. Electoral Rules: The OAS has warned Peru about possible concealed reelections and called for changes to electoral law, raising fresh concerns about safeguards for future contests. Security: President Fujimori’s government says it is taking back control of prisons and has launched a unified command against organized crime. Cost of Living: Peru recorded the world’s third-largest diesel price increase from February to August, at 66.7%, according to UNCTAD. Public Finances: The Central Reserve Bank says the fiscal deficit has fallen to its lowest level since June 2022.