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Peru Launches Nationwide Checks of School Meals After Minister Reports Threats

Lesly Shica says resistance to procurement reforms reflects vested interests threatened by tighter supplier rules.

Overview

  • Midis began the rapid operation “Todos comemos lo mismo” on November 17 with the Contraloría, OSCE and the Ministerio Público to inspect school breakfasts across the country.
  • The blitz covers more than 4 million students in over 62,000 public schools, verifying uniform quality and timely delivery of food.
  • The overhauled Programa de Alimentación Escolar prioritizes fresh, higher‑nutrient items such as bread, legumes, fruit and milk while restricting contracts to registered suppliers.
  • Shica reports third‑party threats and pressure to reduce her public profile after moves to cut intermediaries and curb allegedly directed contracts.
  • Top officials are in the field for joint oversight, with Shica in Cusco and PAE director Saby Mauricio in Puno alongside Comptroller César Aguilar, following an initial October 31 inspection in Lima with President José Jerí.