Overview
- President José Jerí announced the S/20 million expansion at the Government Palace event alongside Social Inclusion Minister Lesly Shica and community representatives.
- The Ministry of Development and Social Inclusion stated the PCA budget for 2025 will exceed S/540 million, up from S/524.6 million, with the increase approved by supreme decree, according to Caretas.
- Authorities and organizers said the added funds aim to expand food support in vulnerable areas and strengthen coordination with Foncodes and Pensión 65.
- Community leaders welcomed formal recognition as Puntos de Cocina Autogestionaria with a defined budget line and pressed for a larger gas voucher to meet daily demand.
- Jerí called the new allocation a “small step” for the rest of the year and pledged to pursue additional resources while asking organizers for patience.