PERU · ECONOMY Key Facts —What happened: Peru’s internal demand grew 5.2 percent in the second quarter of 2026, the economy ministry
PERU · ECONOMY
Key Facts
—What happened: Peru’s internal demand grew 5.2 percent in the second quarter of 2026, the economy ministry reported.
—How strong: Private investment jumped 17.6 percent in the quarter, Peru’s fastest rate since 2010.
—Where the money goes: Mining investment reached US$2.63 billion in the first five months, up 43.6 percent on 2025.
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