AGP Executive Report

Peru Sports Spotlight: The USMNT kept rolling in the new cycle, beating Peru 4-1 with a youth-heavy lineup and debut goals from Justin Ellis and Julian Hall—setting up the next friendly vs. Chile as Mauricio Pochettino leans into the next generation. International Friendly Watch: Multiple previews and viewing guides are circulating for Mexico vs. Peru and the USMNT vs. Chile matchups, with attention on lineups, kickoff times, and where to stream. Peruvian Culture & Arts: A Peruvian radio program is highlighted for airing a special on Uzeyir Hajibeyli’s legacy, adding to the week’s focus on arts programming. Local Impact Story: Peru’s animal abandonment crisis is spotlighted, with a campaign pushing adoption and sterilization and featuring the WUF Subaru “WUFBARU” initiative to amplify dogs’ stories. Music/Pop Culture: Heavy metal fans get a major tour update as Slipknot announces its 2027 stadium run (with Peru’s connection showing up via broader Latin American coverage).

Music & Pop Culture: Slipknot announced its first-ever stadium run, the “(Sic)est Stadium Tour,” with 19 dates across the UK, North America and South America in summer 2027, including Wembley and stops in Peru and other major cities; guitarist Jim Root also warned fans not to expect nostalgia-heavy sounds, saying the band is experimenting and “it’s gonna hurt some feelings.” Documentary & Film: IDFA (Amsterdam) revealed 100+ additions to its 39th lineup, including shorts competition titles and new DocLab projects, running Nov. 12–22. Anime Voice Casting: “The Vermilion Mask” anime (Dr. Poro and Nabana Naba’s manga) will feature T.N.T vocalist Yuya Tegoshi as a guest voice in episode 12. Peru Cultural Spotlight: Azerbaijan promoted its heritage and tourism at FICTE 2026 in Lima’s Miraflores district, drawing 100,000+ visitors and major local media coverage. Sports (Peru tie-in): Coverage around the Mexico vs. Peru friendly highlights where to watch the match online.

Milan Fashion Week: Spring/Summer 2027 in Milan leaned into warm earth tones, rich textiles, painterly prints, and Y2K nostalgia—highlighted by Gucci’s boutique-like runway staging and Prada’s pleated, sequined, spray-painted skirt work. Hollywood & Latin America: A wave of online debate calls out how movies get Latin America wrong, from stereotypes and “sepia filter” tropes to oversexualized portrayals. Peru in the spotlight (sports): The USMNT’s post-Peru momentum heads into a friendly vs Chile, with Mauricio Pochettino expected to rotate heavily; meanwhile, Mexico takes on Peru in the Rafael Márquez era, chasing a first win. Peru schools crisis: A 16-year-old boy is allegedly raped by classmates on a Peruvian navy school bus, prompting renewed scrutiny of student safety and sex education failures. Music tour news: Slipknot announced its 2027 (sic)est Stadium Tour, including a Wembley kickoff and South American stops that list Peru among the dates. Streaming for families: Tubi expanded Kids & Family with full trilogies like Kung Fu Panda for easy, low-cost movie nights.

Music & Pop Culture: Slipknot just announced its huge 2027 “(sic)est Stadium Tour,” kicking off July 3 at Wembley and running through South America with stops that include Peru—plus a rotating lineup of major openers like Bring Me The Horizon, Marilyn Manson, Lamb of God, Lorna Shore, and more. Arts & Heritage (Peru): A citizen-led campaign in Lima is pushing for UNESCO recognition of select pre-colonial sites, aiming to boost conservation and public awareness of huacas ahead of a formal Peruvian nomination. Film/TV Industry: Madrid’s Iberseries & Platino Industria returns with a focus on Spanish- and Portuguese-language content, highlighting AI, microdramas, co-productions, and literary adaptations. Gaming (Peru): EBANX and NetEase Games Club expanded local payment options across Latin America, including PagoEfectivo in Peru, to help players buy games without credit cards. Sports (Peru-related): USMNT’s Mauricio Pochettino begins a new cycle with a 4-1 win over Peru, with fresh faces making debuts.

Gaming & Payments: EBANX and NetEase Games Club are expanding local payment options for players across Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and Peru, including PagoEfectivo in Peru—aimed at closing the credit-card gap in a fast-growing market. Film & Awards: The 47th Manaki Brothers International Cinematographers’ Film Festival in Bitola handed out top Camera 300 prizes, including Fatherland (Golden Camera 300) and A Girl Unknown (Silver Camera 300). Peru in the Spotlight (Sports): USMNT kicked off its 2030 cycle with a 4-1 friendly win over Peru in Orlando, with teenage debutants Justin Ellis and Julian Hall scoring, plus Malik Tillman and Sebastian Berhalter adding late goals. Culture & Tourism (Peru ties): Cuba showcased its culture and tourism at a Peru tourism fair, with Miraflores Mayor Carlos Canales visiting the Cuban stand. Local Entertainment (Peru-adjacent): A Peru tourism and culture angle also appears in coverage of Machu Picchu’s food spotlight via Chef Micha Tsumura.

USMNT Youth Takeover: Mauricio Pochettino kicked off the new World Cup cycle with a 4-1 friendly win over Peru in Orlando, handing debuts to 11 players (eight teenagers). Cavan Sullivan (16) started and Julian Hall scored with a nod to his Polish heritage (“Zakrzewski” on his jersey), while Justin Ellis opened the scoring early and Malik Tillman converted a penalty. Peru Squad Update: Peru’s likely XI was set with Oliver Sonne returning to the lineup, plus Pedro Gallese, Wilder Cartagena, Yoshimar Yotún, Jhonny Vidales and Gianluca Lapadula up front. Next Match Focus: The USMNT’s momentum continues with Chile up next, as Pochettino tests options during a busy September–October window. Music on the Move: Placebo announced a 2027 Latin American tour with stops including Lima, alongside Argentina, Chile, Colombia and more.

USMNT vs Peru Friendly: The U.S. kicked off its 2030 World Cup cycle with a 4-1 win over Peru in Orlando, with a teen-heavy lineup making history—Cavan Sullivan (16) started, while Justin Ellis scored early and Malik Tillman, Julian Hall, and Sebastian Berhalter added late impact. Peru Team News: Peru’s probable XI includes Oliver Sonne (recovered), Pedro Gallese in goal, and Gianluca Lapadula up front as coach Mano Menezes sticks to a tested formation despite Florida heat. Captain America Left Out: Christian Pulisic won’t play, left off the 28-man roster as Mauricio Pochettino focuses on assessing younger options. Next Match Up: The U.S. moves on to face Chile next, continuing a busy international window. Music Spotlight: Placebo announced a 2027 Latin American tour with stops including Lima, alongside Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and more.

USMNT vs. Peru Friendly: Mauricio Pochettino kicks off the U.S. 2030 World Cup cycle with a Sept. 26 friendly in Orlando, with Peru coached by Mano Menezes. The big storyline is youth: 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan is in the squad and could debut as the U.S. rotates for a four-game, 10-day stretch. Peru Concert Update: Robbie Williams promised fans he’ll return after his Lima show was canceled when Arena 1 Park was shut over “evacuation protocols,” but he still sang “Angels” outside his hotel. Sports TV/Viewing: With the Premier League on break, coverage highlights international friendlies including USA–Peru, plus full TV listings for the day. Entertainment & Culture: A major spiritual milestone hits the headlines with Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur unveiling 60 initiatives for its founder’s 60th birthday, including medical camps and cancer care. Gaming: Final Fantasy gacha Dissidia Duellum expands to Peru and 37 other countries ahead of its Sept. 29 update.

USMNT vs. Peru Friendly: Mauricio Pochettino kicks off a new U.S. cycle with a youth-heavy squad for Saturday’s match in Orlando, with Cavan Sullivan among the headline newcomers as the team looks to build toward 2030. Peru in the Spotlight: Peru’s side arrives with veterans and youngsters after missing the 2026 World Cup, setting up a fresh test for both programs. Final Fantasy Mobile Expansion: Square Enix says Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy is expanding to 38 new countries, including Peru, ahead of a Sept. 29 update. Fashion & Luxury Buzz: Milan Fashion Week spotlights luxury’s big swings, from Vogue World’s star-studded spectacle to Prada’s runway moments. TV Culture: The New York Times’ poll names Breaking Bad the best TV series of the 21st century. Arts & Poetry: The Athens International Poetry Festival opens with “No Exit,” featuring Peruvian poet Harold Alva Viale among international guests.

Peru Music & Pop Culture: Robbie Williams turned a canceled Lima show into an impromptu street concert, singing “Angels” a cappella for fans outside his Miraflores hotel. Peru Food & Celebrity Chefs: Chef Micha Tsumura (Maido) says in Peru, Machu Picchu may come second to food—he shared his journey and what it takes to reach top global dining status. Peru Arts & Publishing: Fitzcarraldo Editions’ story highlights how a UK publisher built a market for translated contemporary literature—an arts-world reminder of Peru’s growing cultural export energy. Peru Sports Spotlight: Cavan Sullivan’s rise is framed as a new US soccer hope, with Peru mentioned in the context of upcoming international matches. Regional Entertainment: The San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival returns with a cross-border lineup and free events, while Globoplay’s hit “The Others” lands a Greek adaptation.

Peru’s Copyright Crackdown: INDECOPI-led Operation LUMEN is now targeting 317 stream-ripping and malware domains across Peru and neighboring countries, with site-blocking aimed at cutting access for millions of users. USMNT vs. Peru Spotlight: Mauricio Pochettino kicks off a rare four-game international break with the U.S. set to face Peru on Sept. 26 in Orlando, part of a refreshed roster cycle. Peruvian Food in the Spotlight: Kei Concepts’ chef Viet Nguyen highlights Chinese-Peruvian garlic steak noodles, calling out the Peruvian-style aji sauce as the finishing touch. Fashion & Craft (Peruvian tie-in): Parajumpers’ 20th anniversary Milan project includes the Peruvian collective Trapos Finos, using textile waste for upcycled designs. Indigenous Conservation Statement: A Nairobi press conference will unveil a landmark declaration by Indigenous groups across Africa, Asia, and the Americas, denouncing conservation and carbon projects that harm lands and rights.

Streaming & Sports TV: DirecTV Latin America and DGO will carry NFL Game Pass across Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Uruguay for the 2026 season. Music & Pop Culture: Sting’s new musical The Last Ship lands in London after earlier runs, with critics calling it heartfelt but song-heavy. Gaming: Silent Hill: Townfall leans hard into horror hiding mechanics, using a CRTV device to track nearby threats. Fashion: Modest fashion is crossing religious lines, with MIHAS Modest Fashion Week highlighting broader “halal lifestyle” appeal. Peru in the spotlight: A Peruvian journalist and regional candidate, Susy Aponte Polo, was shot dead during a campaign event days after reporting threats. Local arts: Lima Art Museum rounds up must-see works, while a new exhibit at Thompson Library spotlights scrap paper zines on belonging and resistance.

Music & Copyright Crackdown (Peru): INDECOPI is leading “Operation LUMEN,” a coordinated effort with regional authorities to block 317 stream-ripping and piracy-linked domains across Peru, Brazil, Paraguay, the Dominican Republic, and Ecuador—44 sites tied to malware—with 5.4M unique visitors reported over the past year. Theater (Peru): Teatro La Plaza in Lima is staging a new version of Shakespeare’s Hamlet performed by actors with Down syndrome, including Jaime Cruz, with Spanish performances and English supertitles. Streaming (Peru): Netflix thriller Not a Stranger is climbing worldwide charts, hitting No. 2 globally and ranking No. 1 in several countries including Peru. Sports (Peru): Peru native Piero Guaylupo earned a unanimous decision win in MMA, while Peru’s Susy Aponte Polo was reported killed days after campaign threats. Arts & Culture (Peru): Malba announced architect Frida Escobedo will expand the museum with a subterranean project starting in 2027.

Theater & Inclusion: Teatro La Plaza in Lima is staging a Spanish-with-English-supertitles version of Shakespeare’s Hamlet featuring actors with Down syndrome, including Jaime Cruz, with the same cast touring since 2019. Film & Culture: A Latin American Film Days festival in Budapest (Sept. 23–29) spotlights regional cinema, including Peru’s Puka Urpi and Quechua-language work, with screenings across multiple venues. Music & Tours: Placebo announced a 2027 Latin America run celebrating their first two albums, with stops including Lima. Local Pop Culture: Peru’s Wong supermarket went viral after actor Shin Hyun-joon appeared there. Food & Faith in Peru: A Lima café is serving Pope Leo XIV-themed latte art ahead of his South America visit (Nov. 6–17). Peruvian Tech/Commerce: Kunfupay reports a 46% revenue uplift in Peru after adding one-click checkout via EBANX. Sports: La Salle-Peru’s Aubrey Duttlinger powered a win over Ottawa with six kills from both front and back rows.

Peru Journalism Under Threat: Peruvian journalist and regional candidate Susy Aponte Polo (“China Polo”) was shot dead during a campaign event in Caraz, days after she publicly warned she was receiving threats from three prisons. Theater Spotlight: Teatro La Plaza brings a contemporary, Spanish-with-English-surtitles “Hamlet” to the Center for the Arts (Oct. 7–8), blending Shakespeare with the performers’ own stories, humor, movement, music, and dance. Arts & Culture Abroad (Latin Heritage): A Hispanic Heritage Community Celebration highlighted Hispanic art and culture, including folklórico dances from Mexico, Colombia, and Peru, plus an exhibit running through Nov. 7. Sports & Media (USMNT): Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT camp leans youth ahead of friendlies vs. Peru, with Gio Reyna and Sebastian Berhalter embracing veteran roles. International Spotlight: Trump pushed “unmatched military might” against drug cartels at the UN, while Colombia’s VP Jose Manuel Restrepo joined the Shield of the Americas talks.

Peru’s media under pressure: Investigative journalist and regional candidate Susy Aponte Polo was shot dead during campaign activity in Caraz, after receiving threats; another communicator, Kenny Yucra López, also reported death threats, as press groups demand stronger protection for reporters. Digital creator economy in Peru: Kunfupay teamed up with EBANX to launch “Yape On-File,” a one-click checkout on Yape; it reportedly drove a 46% revenue uplift in four months and is now most of the platform’s processed volume. Pop culture in Peru: Korean actor Shin Hyun-joon’s TV appearance in Peru sparked buzz when he carried a Wong supermarket bag and shared Inca Kola on tvN’s “You Quiz on the Block,” with Wong responding on social media. Arts & culture (global, with Peru ties): A Latin American art song recital in New York will feature composers including Chabuca Granda and Peru’s Chabuca Granda, with performances spanning the region. Amazon restoration spotlight: Delfin Amazon Cruises marked BioRest’s one-year milestone, planting 1,760 native plants across a Marañón River corridor with local families.