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.