Earthquake Watch: A 5.5-magnitude quake struck central Peru at 08:21 GMT, with an epicenter at 14.57°S, 71.36°W and a depth of 103.2 km, according to GFZ. Metro Construction: Webuild says it has finished tunnel excavation for Lima’s Metro Line 2, completing the last diaphragm wall at Station 4 and setting up the shift to track laying, systems work, and station finishes for a fully underground line linking Ate to Callao. Energy Planning: Peru’s MINEM published a draft decree to standardize national energy planning across long-, medium-, and short-term horizons, including solar PV and storage scenario work (without setting installation targets). Health & Regulation: Peru blacklisted five overseas firms tied to bad cancer drugs after earlier reporting found they lacked GMP certification, with regulators pushing for broader plant certifications. Food & Climate Tech: Researchers identified four new cacao genetic lineages in Peru, pointing to premium, more resilient breeding options that could help address chocolate supply volatility. Mobility Software: Waze rolled out a “less chatty” mode plus motorcycle-focused navigation and Gemini-powered destination search and reporting features. Aviation Systems: Indra says it brought four air traffic control centers online in a single week across Argentina, India, Indonesia, and Peru. Fisheries Exports: Peru’s MSC certification for the snake eel fishery is expected to open tougher markets and boost exports, with producers projecting major growth.