Uruguay has officially started importing Peruvian chili peppers, including varieties like yellow pepper, panca, limo, charapita, mountain pepper, and rocoto, according to a recent resolution by the MGAP. These peppers are crucial for Uruguayan gastronomy, with over 350 varieties grown by approximately 11,000 Peruvian farmers, primarily in family farms. Peru is a significant producer and exporter of Capsicum genus fruits such as dried paprika and various pepper types.