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Peru Aligns Defense Strategy as Minister Sets Transparency and Efficiency Agenda

The plan emphasizes modernizing military capabilities to support police operations, counter illegal mining, and improve disaster response.

Overview

  • Defense Minister Carlos Díaz Dañino outlined transparency and efficiency as the pillars of his administration and reaffirmed commitment to national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
  • The modernization drive aims to strengthen operational capacities so the Armed Forces serve as a reliable state instrument for disaster risk management and national development.
  • President José María Balcázar Zelada led a coordination meeting at the Army General Headquarters to review strategic decisions and current operations.
  • Briefings covered actions against illegal mining, emergency response to heavy rains, and a status report on military support to the National Police to bolster security.
  • Operational updates focused on Vraem, Pataz, Putumayo, La Pampa, and Tambopata, with top civilian and military leaders publicly backing the agenda.