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Luis Neyra Sworn In to Lead Peru’s Assembly of Regional Governors

The new ANGR chief set a security‑first agenda, pressing Lima to deliver on long‑pending regional projects.

Overview

  • The swearing‑in at Lima’s San Borja convention center drew President José Jerí, who addressed decentralization and public safety.
  • ANGR members reported a unanimous choice among 25 governors, with Neyra succeeding outgoing president Koki Noriega.
  • Neyra urged the national executive to fulfill commitments and improve coordinated planning to accelerate investment execution, citing a 94.5% rate last year.
  • He highlighted that regions are financing patrol resources once handled by the Interior Ministry and called for greater funding for intelligence to prevent crime.
  • The new board will serve through 2026 as the final ANGR leadership before a nationwide turnover of regional authorities at year’s end.