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Peru’s Stalled Public Works Reach 2,428 as New Regional Tallies Spotlight Piura, Ucayali and Loreto

Regional governments shoulder the largest financial exposure, with disputes and contract breaches frequently cited as causes.

Piura registra 128 obras detenidas, equivalente al 5.3% del total de obras paralizadas en todo el país.

Overview

  • As of June 2025, Peru logged 2,428 halted public projects with S/ 44,298 million committed, according to Contraloría data compiled by ComexPerú.
  • Piura ranks fourth by committed amount at S/ 3,928 million with 128 projects paused, led by S/ 2,701 million at the national level within the region.
  • Ucayali places ninth with S/ 1,399 million and 32 works suspended, including the Pucallpa penitentiary overhaul and upgrades to the Yarinacocha distribution circuit.
  • Loreto stands 19th with S/ 719 million and 46 stalled initiatives spanning local, regional and national portfolios.
  • The top five regions by committed amounts are Arequipa, La Libertad, Lima, Piura and Cajamarca, while common causes include arbitration disputes, contract noncompliance, funding gaps and deficient technical files.