en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Peruvian government has prioritized 474 projects nationwide, with a total investment of 7.5 billion soles (approximately $1.875 billion), aiming to bridge the infrastructure gap and promote decentralized development across regions.
The project portfolio covers infrastructure areas such as roads, agriculture, education, healthcare, basic sanitation facilities, and sewage works. According to a presentation by Mary Rojas, Secretary of Decentralization of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers (PCM), in Loreto, the largest planned investments will focus on health, transportation and communications, education, agricultural development and irrigation, as well as housing, construction, and sanitation.
Peru's infrastructure gap is estimated to exceed $100 billion, with deficiencies in roads, energy, logistics, and basic services such as drinking water, healthcare, and education. To address this deficit, the 2026-2031 National Infrastructure Plan plans to invest 144.117 billion soles, adopting multiple financing models to broaden funding sources and remove project obstacles. The plan divides the country into four macro-regions: North, Central, Lima-Callao, and South.
Key projects include Lima Metro Line 2, the Ancón Industrial Park, the Chavimochic Phase III project, the Central Highway, Section 4 of the Longitudinal Highway of the Sierra, the Lima Outer Ring Road, and the Majes-Siguas Phase II project. Additionally, there are projects such as the rehabilitation of the Yungay-Yanama Highway (Ancash Region) and the Rimac River Basin management, aimed at reducing vulnerability and enhancing regional resilience to climate events.
The announcement of the prioritization of the 474 projects comes amid political tensions, with the outcome of the June 7 presidential election still undecided. Data from the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) shows that with 98.21% of votes counted, Keiko Fujimori has 50.002% of the vote, and Roberto Sánchez has 49.998%, a difference of only 651 votes. The final result must be determined by the National Jury of Elections, which will declare the winner after processing challenged tally sheets.
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