told Congress that the Executive Branch is prioritizing the closure of infrastructure gaps by completing projects with the highest level of progress nationwide.
This aims to bring them into operation and deliver concrete services to the population.
"The public sector's task is precisely that: to provide opportunities through the public works that are delivered, not merely to finance them; it is about closing those gaps, handing projects over to the population, and putting them into operation," Minister Acuña stated.
The Cabinet member made the remarks on Thursday during the debate on the confidence vote for the Cabinet headed by Luis Arroyo.
In that context, he explained that, so far this year, the Executive Branch has redistributed resources from the national government to regional and local authorities to ensure continuity of investments in regions, provinces, and districts, with the aim of accelerating execution that improves connectivity, strengthens public services, and contributes to local economic activity.
"It is not enough to allocate resources in the budget; they must be executed under prioritization criteria, mainly directing them toward projects nearing completion," he emphasized.
The minister noted that the Government is advancing efforts to close gaps through private sector participation via mechanisms such as Works for Taxes (OxI) and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).
In that regard, he reported that more than S/2.1 billion (above US$411 million) was awarded through these mechanisms during the first quarter, five times the figure recorded in the same period last year.
"We cannot do everything with public resources alone, and we are turning to Works for Taxes. Private investment is stepping in to collaborate with us in closing gaps," he added.
Minister Acuña announced that the Executive Branch is evaluating the submission of a supplementary credit bill in the first weeks of May, focused on prioritizing the completion of projects with the highest degree of progress.
He explained that the proposal will depend on the update of the Multiannual Macroeconomic Framework, scheduled for the last week of April, and will be prepared under criteria of prioritization, progressivity, and fiscal balance.
In that context, the Cabinet member stated that the supplementary credit is supported by projections of higher public revenues, which grew by 6.8% in real terms during the first quarter compared to the same period in 2025.
The minister also emphasized that the Executive Branch will maintain responsible management of resources to avoid compromising fiscal balance, prioritizing interventions that allow projects to be completed and put into service for the population.
Finally, the government official stressed that public investment continues to show sustained recovery.
The Cabinet member specified that it grew by 3.5% in the first quarter compared to the same period last year. In March alone, it increased by 18% from the previous month.
He added that this momentum contributes to creating jobs, strengthening competitiveness, and accelerating the closing of gaps through roads, hospitals, schools, bridges, and other public works serving the population.
The Executive Branch, through the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), reaffirmed its commitment to continue boosting public investment and private sector participation in order to close infrastructure gaps, complete ongoing projects, and improve living conditions nationwide.