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November 2
- Peru's inflation rate reached 5.25 percent in October
Peru's inflation rate reached 5.25 percent in October, the first time it has exceeded 5 percent in more than three years and its worst level in 38 months. The reading sits more than a full point away from the central bank's projection.
- El Niño rains flood streets and trigger ravines in Tumbes as Piura and Tumbes go on red alert
Heavy rainfall driven by the El Niño phenomenon hit Peru's northern coast, activating ravines and flooding streets in Tumbes. Zarumilla was among the areas shown at daybreak after the intense overnight rains. Forecasters warned that precipitation in the region could exceed 100 mm.
- Chats show Pedro Castillo pressing deputy Catherin Palomino for staff slots, Sheput seeks her removal from Justice Commission
Chats from the office of deputy Catherin Palomino indicate that Pedro Castillo pressed her to place workers in her office, with messages in which she says "the president has given me names." The chats are reported as alleged demands by Castillo for staffing slots in the deputy's office.
- Peru's Fujimori cancels Spain summit trip to handle El Niño rains in Tumbes
President Keiko Fujimori cancelled her trip to a summit of heads of state in Spain to handle the emergency from increased rainfall in northern Peru. She announced the cancellation on her social media accounts, citing the forecast of heavy rains for the Tumbes region issued through the Comando FEN.
- Fujimori marks 100 days with security and El Niño pledges and a warning on crime
President Keiko Fujimori marked her first 100 days in office with a Mensaje a la Nación, saying the government has advances to show and difficulties to overcome. She said her administration is working for the Peru everyone longs for and that it is on the right path, a point she said criminals also know.