Peru: President Balcazar and State ministers land in Arequipa to address the emergency

Photo: Presidency of the Republic of Peru

10:38 | Arequipa (Arequipa region), Feb. 25.

The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, Prime Minister Denisse Miralles, and State ministers arrived in Arequipa on Wednesday morning to address the emergency caused by intense rainfall in this southern Peruvian region.

As previously reported, after being sworn into office on Tuesday evening, the Cabinet chief said she would travel with the Head of State to said jurisdiction, one of the hardest hit by natural forces.

"President Jose Maria Balcazar, along with Prime Minister Denisse Miralles and State ministers, is traveling to Arequipa to address firsthand the emergency caused by intense rainfall affecting the region," the Presidential Office stated.

The PCM head announced the Council of Ministers has declared a state of emergency in 707 districts across several Peruvian regions due to heavy rainfall.

In addition, a ministerial resolution has declared the land transportation service under a state of emergency along several sections of national highways located in Arequipa, Ica, Piura, and Tumbes due to damage to road infrastructure.

#AtendemosArequipa ?? El presidente José María Balcázar, junto a la titular del Consejo de Ministros, Denisse Miralles, y ministros de Estado, se dirigen a Arequipa para atender de primera mano la emergencia por las intensas lluvias que se registran en la región. pic.twitter.com/pVza4pTGiH
— Presidencia del Perú ???? (@presidenciaperu) February 25, 2026