AGP Executive Report

Peru Earthquakes & Preparedness: A 7.2 quake hit Peru’s Ayacucho region, with tremors felt across multiple departments and reports of landslides; Peru’s disaster response capacity is back in the spotlight as officials assess damage and civil protection budgets face scrutiny. Archaeology & Heritage: Peru and China signed agreements to launch the first joint archaeological project in South America focused on the Caral civilization, including surveys, excavations, conservation, and joint training. Lima Discoveries: At Huaca Pucllana in Miraflores, Peru’s culture ministry reported human remains from about 650 AD found in an underground ceremonial channel, with offerings including shells, fish bones, birds, and ceramics. Food & Fisheries: PRODUCE canceled the North-Central anchovy season after monitoring showed too many juveniles, citing warm ocean conditions linked to El Niño. Tech & Identity: Peru moved to give digital ID equal legal status to physical credentials, pushing broader access to government services. AI in Public Services: Peru also announced an AI-powered legal portal plan, aiming to modernize how people access legal information.

Archaeology & Heritage: China’s Institute of Archaeology (Chinese Academy of Social Sciences) signed cooperation deals with Peru’s Caral Archaeological Zone and San Marcos’ archaeology school to study the Caral civilization, with plans to extend research to Inca-era remains. Disaster Response: A 6.7 quake hit Peru’s Ayacucho region, cutting power to about 9,000 properties and damaging hospitals and schools, though officials reported no severe casualties. Defense Tech: Peru selected L3Harris’ Viper Shield electronic warfare system for its F-16 Block 70 fleet, joining eight countries using the radar-warning and jamming package as production ramps up. Climate Watch: The UK Met Office warned El Niño could be the strongest on record, with 2027 potentially becoming the hottest year globally—raising risks for Peru’s fisheries and weather. Science in Peru: Archaeologists in Lima reported human remains near Huaca Pucllana, linked to an ancient underground canal and possibly a ritual offering.

Peru Security & Defense: Peru’s Air Force will equip its F-16V Block 70 fleet with L3Harris’ Viper Shield electronic warfare system, with production ramping for 233 units and a modernization path tied to earlier F-16 Block 70 contracts. Disaster Readiness: Peru’s PM Luis Galarreta laid out a 2026–2031 plan focused on cutting citizen insecurity and boosting disaster risk reduction for El Niño, including a national commission and stronger operational capacity. Earthquakes in Peru: A 6.5 quake struck central Peru (GFZ), adding to a week of seismic alerts that also included reports of a 6.7-magnitude event and injuries/damage. El Niño Watch (Peru angle): Multiple forecasts warn this El Niño could be the biggest in over a century, with persistent impacts that can bring wetter conditions to Peru and Ecuador while raising broader food and climate risks. Health Systems: A global outlook flags measles risk in 2026 as vaccination gaps drive outbreaks—relevant for Peru as health services plan for seasonal surges. Peru Tech & Digital ID: Peru granted digital ID equal legal status to physical credentials, a step that could speed up public services and identity checks.

Earthquake Watch (Peru): A 6.7-magnitude quake hit Peru’s southern Andes near Upahuacho, with reports of at least two injuries and damage to homes, health centers, and schools; authorities say there’s no tsunami threat. Climate & Food Systems (El Niño): The Met Office warns El Niño is likely to be the strongest in living memory, with knock-on risks for extreme weather and global temperatures; Peru’s fisheries are already feeling it, with fishmeal and fish oil output staying weak as anchovy fishing remains largely inactive. Peru Tech & Digital Identity: Peru is moving to give digital ID equal legal status to physical credentials, a big step for government services and secure authentication. Archaeology + Remote Sensing: Using LiDAR, researchers mapped at least 2.5 km of previously hidden pre-Hispanic roads near Machu Picchu, adding new detail to how people moved through the Sacred Valley landscape. Mining & Exploration (Peru-linked): Endeavour Silver says operations at its Terronera mine in Mexico remain suspended amid a blockade, while Peru’s broader mining push continues with new investment and exploration activity.

Digital Identity Upgrade (Peru): Peru approved a legal framework for its new Digital National Identity (DNId), giving the mobile ID the same legal status as the physical credential and enabling other compliant digital wallets to join the ecosystem alongside Reniec’s Peru Pass. Defense Tech (Peru): Peru selected L3Harris’ Viper Shield electronic warfare suite for its F-16 Block 70 fleet, aiming to counter radar and electronic threats and boost interoperability. Archaeology (Lima): Archaeologists reported a possible human sacrifice near Huaca Pucllana: an adult male placed in an underground water channel, with the skull oriented toward the pyramid and the Pacific, tied to Lima culture rituals. El Niño Preparedness (US-Peru): The US plans to send the hospital ship USNS Comfort to Peru in February 2027 to help the country prepare for El Niño impacts. Mining Safety (Las Bambas): Peru’s labor inspectorate opened an investigation after two workers died in an accident during maintenance at MMG’s Las Bambas copper mine. Climate Science (Andes): Ice-core work from Peru’s Nevado Huascarán produced a 2,000-year methane record, helping clarify how tropical methane sources contributed more than polar cores alone suggested.

Peru Archaeology: Excavators at Lima’s Huaca Pucllana unveiled skeletal remains of an adult they believe were buried as a ritual offering, with the body placed in a canal linked to a ceremonial pool—new details that could reshape how researchers understand Lima culture ceremonies. Peru Defense & Shipbuilding: HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and SIMA Perú launched BAP Chimbote, the second landing support ship for the Peruvian Navy, following BAP Talara—multi-purpose vessels built for logistics, personnel transport, and disaster response. Peru Tech & Security: A renewed Grandoreiro banking-trojan campaign is targeting Latin America with DLL sideloading via a legitimate Duplicate Files Finder app, showing how attackers keep adapting even after earlier crackdowns. Climate Watch (Peru impact): NOAA says there’s a very high chance El Niño will become “very strong” this fall-winter, with knock-on effects expected across the region, including heavier rainfall in parts of Peru and Ecuador and major pressure on fisheries and agriculture.

Peru Defense & Aerospace: Peru selected L3Harris’ AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield electronic warfare suite for its future F-16 Block 70 fleet, boosting radar-guided threat resistance and tying Lima closer to U.S. combat aviation support networks. Naval Shipbuilding: HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and Peru’s SIMA launched the amphibious landing support ship BAP Chimbote at SIMA’s yard, with President Keiko Fujimori presiding; the co-build model shifts from overseas assembly to local production with Korean design and technical support. Archaeology in Lima: Excavations at Huaca Pucllana uncovered skeletal remains dated to around AD 650, believed to be a deliberate ritual offering tied to the sealing of a canal linked to a ceremonial pool. Climate & Food Risk: A new look at El Niño and Pacific warming warns of food-price pressure across regions, with Peru’s anchovy fishery highlighted as part of the wider ocean-and-rainfall system. Digital Payments (Regional Tech): UPI’s account-based instant payments model is being pitched as a blueprint for cross-border payments between India and Nepal, showing how fast rails can reshape small-business payments.

Climate & Food Prices: A “super El Niño” is forming in the Pacific, with forecasts pointing to the strongest event on record and central-bank warnings that it could drive food inflation through 2027—an issue that matters for Peru’s fisheries and agriculture. Archaeology in Lima: Excavations at Huaca Pucllana uncovered human remains dated to around AD 650, interpreted as a deliberate ritual offering tied to the closure of a canal linked to a ceremonial pool. Peru Agriculture Exports: Peru’s fresh blueberry exports gained Egypt market access after SENASA negotiations, expanding availability to 76 markets; meanwhile, Peruvian strawberry exports to the US jumped 35% in the first half of 2026, reaching $21M. Peru Tech & Security: Peru and the US are aligning on a security-and-technology agenda that includes biometric tools, border security, prison upgrades, and stronger integrity and cross-border investigations—raising new compliance expectations for companies. Mining & Geospatial Tech: Latin Metals signed an LOI with Minsur for the Lacsha Copper Project in Lima; Intermap Federal Services added a senior advisor to expand geospatial intelligence work.

Trade & Commodities: India is shifting from signing FTAs to making exporters actually use the market access, with preferential Certificates of Origin and broader product shipments showing momentum. Copper Outlook: A new report argues copper is becoming a geoeconomic asset as demand surges, while supply constraints—especially in major producers like Chile—raise the risk of a “copper crunch.” Peru Mining Deal: Latin Metals says Minsur has agreed LOI terms to acquire Peru’s Lacsha Copper Project in Lima, with earn-in cash and fully funded drilling, plus royalty buyback options. Ag Exports: Peru’s blueberry push continues—SENASA secured Egypt market access after technical talks, expanding availability to 76 markets. Food Exports: Peruvian strawberry exports to the US jumped 35% in H1 2026, driven by frozen fruit demand. Broadband in Peru: Gilat Peru won a $14M Works for Taxes fiber-optic project in Ayacucho, targeting schools and healthcare sites. Shipping Connectivity: DP World launched a direct weekly Asia service via Ecuador’s Port of Posorja, aiming to cut transshipment reliance for temperature-sensitive exports. AI & Education: Illinois Valley schools are setting AI use boundaries to curb cheating while allowing limited learning support. Geospatial Tech: Intermap Federal Services added John T. McNamara to its advisory board to expand government geospatial intelligence work. EU Democracy Watch: The EU Election Observation Mission highlighted Peru’s media neutrality via monitoring of outlets including El Peruano.

Broadband for Peru’s public sector: Gilat Peru secured a $14M deal with the Ayacucho regional government to build fiber-optic broadband under the Works for Taxes program, targeting 1,060+ km of fiber and connectivity for 273 public institutions (schools and healthcare included), with delivery expected in 18 months. Renewables in Piura: Statkraft Peru picked Vestas for the 72 MW Emma Wind Farm in Piura, with 16 turbines planned and commissioning expected in Q1 2028. Mobility fintech funding: Naran raised $10M (equity + debt) from Landel to expand its rent-to-own vehicle financing in Colombia, Peru, Senegal, and Ivory Coast, and to prepare new products and market entry in MENA. EV charging push: GM Peru is adding free charging at dealerships for Chevy EV buyers, aiming to match fast-growing plug-in demand. Climate risk watch: Reports highlight how El Niño and extreme weather are disrupting ecosystems and food systems, with Peru-linked concerns tied to broader regional impacts.

Broadband for Peru: Gilat Perú signed a $14M fiber-optic broadband deal with Ayacucho under the Works for Taxes (OxI) program, aiming to connect 273 public institutions (schools and healthcare) across 109 localities with 1,060+ km of fiber and training, due in 18 months. Climate & oceans: NASA flagged a drop in phytoplankton in the eastern Pacific tied to El Niño, with knock-on risks for marine food chains and Peru’s anchovy sector. Marine wildlife warning: Humboldt penguins in Chile and Peru are abandoning nests as El Niño disrupts food supplies, with scientists calling it an early alarm signal. Tech & work: A new “AI Agent Workspace” pitch promises to combine research, writing, and presentation creation in one place to cut tool-switching. Peru-linked logistics: Turkish port operator Yilport is expanding in Latin America, including Peru’s Paita, as Ankara’s investment footprint grows across Pacific and Caribbean trade routes. Environment tech: Flying Forests says NASA experience helped it use drones to drop seed balls for reforestation in Peru’s Amazon, targeting damaged mining and fire areas.

Space Weather Watch: Researchers say ancient Japanese cedar rings captured a sudden carbon-14 spike in AD 774–775, pointing to an extreme burst of energetic particles from the Sun—useful for preparing for future solar storms. Marine Climate Impact: NASA reports a drop in phytoplankton in the eastern Pacific tied to El Niño, with knock-on effects for marine food webs and fishing; Peru’s production ministry also suspended anchovy extraction in a key northern zone. Amazon Restoration Tech: Flying Forests says it used NASA-experienced drone tech to drop 20,000 seed balls in Peru’s Amazon, aiming to restore mining- and fire-damaged land with direct seeding. Peru Enforcement & Mining: Peru’s military launched a major crackdown on illegal gold mining in the Amazon, burning camps and escorting people for questioning. Trade & Connectivity: Viettel was named the world’s most awarded organization at the 2026 International Business Awards, with Peru’s Bitel cited among top performers. Community-Led Climate Leadership: A Kenyan rangeland advocate was recognized as a “Rangeland Hero,” highlighting Indigenous land stewardship as drought and land degradation worsen.

Peru Earthquake Preparedness: Peru held a nationwide multi-hazard drill simulating an 8.8 quake off Lima and Callao, with President Keiko Fujimori urging constant readiness, emergency backpacks, and clear school evacuation protocols. Amazon Crackdown: Peru’s military launched “Operation Mercury 2,” targeting illegal gold mining camps in Tambopata National Park, destroying equipment and escorting women and a child for questioning. El Niño Watch: NOAA forecasts a very strong El Niño by late 2026, with high odds of historic intensity—raising concerns for rainfall, farming, and water availability across Latin America, including southern Peru. Colombia Quake Recovery: After a 7.4 earthquake, rescuers reported possible signs of life at 96 hours while Colombia shifts to rebuilding damaged homes, schools, and medical facilities. Tech & Finance in Peru: Interbank partnered with Anthropic to deploy Claude AI across banking operations in Peru, signaling more AI automation in local financial services. Research Push: Indonesia boosted its research budget and showcased BRIN innovations—energy, health, AI, aerospace, and maritime—highlighting regional momentum in applied science. Global Privacy Flash: “Pervert glasses” camera eyewear faced growing backlash, including court bans in England and Wales, as harassment concerns intensify.

El Niño Watch: NOAA says there’s a 95% chance of a very strong El Niño by late 2026, with a 69% shot at a historic event—raising alarms for rainfall, farming, and food markets across Latin America. Disaster Response: In Colombia, rescuers reported apparent signs of life under rubble 96 hours after a 7.4 quake, as search efforts extend while rebuilding pressure grows. Peru Preparedness: Peru held a nationwide multi-hazard drill simulating an 8.8 quake off Lima/Callao, with President Keiko Fujimori urging constant readiness and clear school evacuation plans. Peru Tech & Research: Peru’s hydrography and ocean science training got a boost as a Peruvian candidate joined the EWH–Shom 2026 on-board program aboard the Pourquoi Pas? Tech Policy & Privacy: Smart “pervert glasses” backlash continues, with reports of harassment and new bans in courts. Peru Security: Peru confirmed an agreement between the FBI and Peruvian police to confront transnational crime.

Peru Amazon crackdown: Peru’s military launched “Operation Mercury 2,” hitting illegal gold mining camps in Tambopata National Park, Madre de Dios, with equipment destroyed and alleged miners fleeing deeper into the jungle. Climate signals for the region: Reuters reports El Niño is pushing cold-water fish away from Peru and Chile, drawing seabirds far into Panama Bay—an early warning of how ocean warming can ripple through food chains. Maritime science in Peru: Peru’s Luissiana Nicolle Anchante Jurado joined the EWH–Shom 2026 on-board opportunity for hydrographic and oceanographic training, including deep-sea submersible exposure and instrument-based survey work. Tech & innovation spotlight: Viettel (including Bitel, Viettel Peru) won top honors at the 2026 International Business Awards, with multiple awards tied to its telecom and digital services. Infrastructure safety: NHAI in India plans four lift-equipped foot overbridges with CCTV for the Tambaram–Chengalpattu NH-32 corridor, aiming to cut pedestrian “black spots.”

Peru Tech & Society: Peru’s military launched a major crackdown on illegal gold mining inside the Amazon reserve, burning equipment and detaining people tied to camps in Madre de Dios. Climate & Data: El Niño is already reshuffling ecosystems, with seabirds from Peru and Chile showing up far from home in Panama Bay as warmer waters push fish away—an early warning for marine food chains. Peru Tech in Agriculture: Agerpix Technologies opened Agerpix Perú, bringing precision-ag data tools to Ica, La Libertad and Lima to help export farms modernize decisions. AI & Research: Microsoft’s SPARROW uses solar power plus AI to monitor biodiversity in remote forests for long periods without constant human involvement. Tech Policy (Global): Maryland’s digital advertising tax on Big Tech was struck down in court, with refunds ordered. Disaster Watch (Regional): Colombia’s earthquake search reported signs of life, while rebuilding accelerates after major damage to homes, schools and clinics.