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Peru Social Program Director on APP Ticket Accused of Using Official Trips for Self-Promotion

Anti-corruption prosecutors have requested hiring records, opening a formal review of possible misuse of public resources.

Overview

  • TV program Punto Final showed videos of Jessica Tumi Rivas featuring herself at Llamkasun Perú events that were posted on her personal accounts rather than official channels.
  • Reporting cites more than 40 state-funded trips since last year, with footage of her inaugurating works, promising projects, and receiving honors under the program’s branding.
  • Several frequent travel companions were identified as linked to Alianza para el Progreso, with per diem records tied to the program, according to the broadcasts.
  • Internal sources questioned the need for the director to lead regional events, noting zonal chiefs could handle them without added cost to the treasury.
  • On October 17, the Second Specialized Prosecutor’s Office for Corruption of Officials sought information on hiring tied to APP, and neither Tumi nor the Labor Ministry responded to media queries.