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Peru Sets Security Push With S/1.2 Billion Plan as Public Investment Hits Decade High

Business leaders at CADE cite crime as the top drag on confidence, reinforcing the pivot to targeted spending and deregulation.

Overview

  • The Economy and Finance Ministry reports S/44,085 million in public investment executed from January to October, equal to 62.9% of the annual investment budget and up 6% year over year.
  • The ministry projects total public investment could surpass S/60,000 million by year-end if the current pace holds.
  • Minister Denisse Miralles announced a program to channel up to S/1,200 million with priority for citizen security, with an urgency decree expected for approval this week.
  • The government’s regulatory simplification drive shows 68% progress, with 451 of 660 identified measures completed to speed project execution.
  • The 2026 draft budget totals S/257,562 million with 61% of decentralizable funds for regional and local governments, while CADE panels flagged limited subnational capacity and severe service gaps as key risks.