They warn that Roberto Sánchez's proposal would facilitate illegal mining's access to explosives and mercury
Experts and former authorities questioned a project promoted by Roberto Sánchez, considering it could relax controls on explosives and chemical inputs and favor activities linked to illegal mining.
17 out of 35 government plans propose changes to mining concessions, and 8 raise concerns about illegal mining.
17 out of 35 government plans propose changes to mining concessions, and eight raise alarms about illegal mining, according to an analysis by the sector on their impact on investment and formality.
2026 Elections: 24 out of 36 government platforms do not include measures against illegal mining
A report reveals that 24 out of 36 government platforms for the 2026 elections do not propose concrete measures to combat illegal mining in Peru.
The 75% group of presidential candidates proposes adding value to Peru's mining sector
Presidential candidate 75% proposes adding value to Peru's mining sector, with an emphasis on industrialization and formalization, although the sector points to challenges related to infrastructure and competitiveness.
EDIRCOM 2025 will bring together candidates, strategists, ministers, and business leaders to address the challenges of the upcoming elections.
The event, organized by the Institute of Political Communication and Government (ICPG), in collaboration with the College of Engineers of Peru (CIP Lima) and the Spanish university UNIR, seeks to create a space for analysis of the ethical challenges and the development of the country's various productive sectors in anticipation of the 2026 General Elections.
Julia Torreblanca at PERUMIN 37: Candidates in 2026 Elections Must Guarantee They Will Not Receive Funding from Illegal Economies
The Vice President of Corporate Affairs of Cerro Verde said they will promote a pact for candidates for public office to exclude this type of financing.
MMG warns about possible impact of 2026 elections on Las Bambas operations
MMG warns that the 2026 presidential elections in Peru could generate protests and affect copper production at its Las Bambas mine, despite maintaining positive projections for 2025.
Ipsos: 71% of Peruvians believe that illegal mining will finance future election campaigns
According to Ipsos, 71% of Peruvians believe that illegal mining will finance election campaigns. The study reveals concerns about its political impact.
Illegal mining moves 40 times more money than the budget for the 2026 Elections
Illegal mining moves 40 times more money than the budget for the 2026 General Elections, warned Nicolás Zevallos, Director of Public Affairs at the Institute of Criminology.