The seventh round of negotiations for the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Peru and India, held in New Delhi, addressed discussions regarding trade in goods and services, rules of origin, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, customs procedures, legal issues and institutional, among other issues. “Substantial progress has been made in this negotiation. Both countries are working […]
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Mincetur expects to exceed US$65,000 million in Peruvian exports in 2024
The new Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Elizabeth Galdo, said she hopes that this year Peru will achieve a new historical record in exports and reach more than US$65,000 million, above the US$64,355 million reached in 2023. In a ceremony held at the institutional headquarters of Mincetur, the new minister received greetings from the […]
Government will propose that international sports betting houses also pay taxes
In October 2023, the regulations of Law No. 31557 were promulgated by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur), establishing the creation of a tax for online sports betting games. As of April 2024, approximately 50 companies that provide this type of services in Peru began to contribute 12% of their net profits to […]
Holy Week 2024 will move US$195 million
The economic movement that is projected for Holy Week from March 28 to 31 will reach US$195 million throughout the country, an amount 20% higher than the similar period in 2023, revealed Juan Carlos Mathews, Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, after the session of the Council of Ministers. It is expected that 1 million […]
More foreign tourists arrive, but pre-pandemic levels have not yet been reached
Before the arrival of the pandemic, an average of 663,365 foreign tourists arrived in Peru between January and February; However, last year, due to protests and social upheaval against the Government of Dina Boluarte, many of these visitors redirected their flights or postponed their visit to our country, generating a downturn in inbound tourism. In […]
Remote sports betting and games: 145 companies seek to offer their services in Peru
During the first 30 days of the entry into force of Law No. 31557, which Regulates the Exploitation of Remote Gaming and Remote Sports Betting, 145 authorization requests have been submitted by national and international companies to participate in this activity. 144 linked service providers were also registered and 7 international certification laboratories were accredited. […]
Chan Chan receives the highest distinction awarded to a tourist destination in Peru
The Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Juan Carlos Mathews, presented the highest distinction held by a tourist resource in Peru, called Hierarchy 4, to the Chan Chan Archaeological Complexlocated in La Libertad, which marks a milestone in the development of tourism in the region. By obtaining this distinction, the Chan Chan Archaeological Complex is […]
Machu Picchu will receive up to 5,600 visitors daily from June
The head of the Ministry of Culture, Leslie Urteaga, reported that between June 1 and October 15 of this year, they will increase the capacity allowed in Machu Picchu to 5,600 visitors. The official stated that it is the first time that “agreements with great interest have been reached to improve the services” of our […]
FTA between Peru and India would be finalized this year
The free trade agreement (FTA) between Peru and India—the second largest market in the world—could be a reality this year, as proposed by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) and in the opinion of experts consulted by this means who view favorably the progress made by this portfolio and its technical team. Next […]
FTA: Peru and India begin sixth round of negotiations for a trade alliance
Juan Carlos Mathews, Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, stated that, in the desire to establish a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India, they began the sixth round of negotiations. “New alliances in sight,” read the message shared by the official in X. It is worth adding that, in November of last year, Mathews estimated […]