The Government has decided to increase the public budget allocated for projects in regions and municipalities, injecting nearly S/ 420 million. This funding comes from a supplementary credit authorized by the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), according to Supreme Decree No. 052-2026-EF. The funds will enable the execution of 982 projects nationwide, which cannot be used for other purposes.
Additionally, a transfer of S/ 58.2 million has been authorized to various local governments, which will finance 33 investments in essential areas such as sanitation, health, transportation, education, agriculture, public order, and security. This measure responds to the need to reactivate the local economy.
The authorization of these financial resources was formalized through Supreme Decree No. 053-2026-EF, signed by President José María Balcázar, the head of the Cabinet, Luis Arroyo, and the Minister of Economy, Rodolfo Acuña. Public investment is a relevant topic in the context of the upcoming elections, where the development of infrastructure is expected to influence voters’ decisions.
