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Peru Fast-Tracks Private Special Economic Zones, Urges Congress to Set First Locations for 2026

Finance officials say rules will be issued within weeks to align the program with a $27.2 billion public‑private investment pipeline.

Overview

  • At the IV ZEEP forum in Lima, President José Jerí pitched the new regime as a path to diversify production, spur industrialization, and shift growth to the regions.
  • The legal framework under Law No. 32449 enables private design and administration of the zones under state oversight to deepen public‑private collaboration.
  • The administration called on Congress to define the inaugural sites before the current legislative term ends so initial operations can begin in 2026.
  • Economy Minister Denisse Miralles said incentives are tied to concrete commitments on investment, jobs, and innovation, and the goal is at least one zone per department.
  • The government is preparing a new industrialization law and acknowledged security and governance challenges that must be addressed alongside rollout.