Lima 2019 mascot Milco was on hand in the La Victoria district of the Peruvian capital at an event held to promote this year's Pan American and Parapan American Games.

The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) sent a delegation to Lima as part of their preparations for this year's Pan American Games in the Peruvian capital.

Lima 2019 has announced that dairy products firm Gloria has signed a gold-tier sponsorship deal, becoming the first company from hosts Peru to back this year's Pan American Games.

Lima 2019 has named LATAM as the official airline of this year's Pan American and Parapan American Games.

Lima 2019 has inaugurated its first new sporting venue, the baseball stadium in the Villa Maria del Triunfo district, with approximately five months to go until the start of the Pan American and Parapan American Games.

A new law has been approved that will guarantee the organisation of this year's Pan American and Parapan American Games in the Peruvian capital Lima.

The draw for the handball competitions at the Lima 2019 Pan American Games has been completed in Peru's capital.

Lima 2019 has launched a scheme called "Talent Peru" as they look to recruit performers for their Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

Peru's divers Ana Ricci, Jesús Liranzo, Facundo Meza and Adrián Infante all excelled at a qualifying event held for the Lima 2019 Pan American Games, set to start on July 26.

Panam Sports said the organisation has enjoyed positive visits to Cali and Santa Ana as the bid process continues for their inaugural Junior Pan American Games, but they asserted that the circumstances around both proposals are different.

The Lima 2019 Organising Committee has pledged to work closely with officials running this year's South American Under-17 Football Championship, which is also due to take place in Peru's capital.

The President of the Lima 2019 Pan American and Parapan American Games Organising Committee Carlos Neuhaus has told insidethegames that venues not yet completed will be finished "between March and April".

The Americas Paralympic Committee (APC) has stressed there is still much work to do in preparation for this year's Parapan American Games in Lima but added they are generally satisfied with progress after the final Coordination Commission meeting in Peru.

Peruvian chocolate firm Casa Magna are to launch an official brand of chocolates for this year's Pan American Games in Lima, it has been announced.