US Approves Potential $1.5 Billion Deal to Support Peru Naval Base

The proposal comes as Washington raises concerns about a nearby Chinese-owned port and continues strengthening America's national security in the Western Hemisphere.
Published: 1/16/2026, 11:59:44 PM EST

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $1.5 billion military sale to help design and build a new naval base in Peru. The proposal comes as Washington raises concerns about a nearby Chinese-owned port and continues strengthening America's national security in the Western Hemisphere.