Peru: President Jeri receives IDB report to strengthen new citizen security plan

Photo: Presidency of the Republic of Peru

Photo: Presidency of the Republic of Peru

00:31 | Lima, Dec. 11.

The President of the Republic, Jose Jeri, on Wednesday received a report from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), aimed at strengthening the new national citizen security plan being developed by the government. It will be presented in January 2026.

The document addresses the issue of unlawful economies, including illegal mining and the challenges to be resolved within the prison system.

Likewise, it emphasizes the importance of strengthening police intelligence and criminal investigation, as well as police infrastructure, technology, and professionalization, in line with optimizing the prevention, detection, and fight against organized crime.

The top official expressed his gratitude for the IDB's collaboration, highlighting that the report provides valuable input for the technical teams working on the development of the new citizen security plan.

Furthermore, the Head of State expressed the government's willingness to maintain ongoing contact in order to continue coordinating a final document that includes actions and measures for the short, medium, and long term.

In this regard, IDB Representative in Peru, Ezequiel Cambiasso, emphasized that his institution is at the government's disposal to carry out a work agenda and any necessary actions.

He recalled that the IDB has been involved in strengthening police forces in Honduras, Argentina, and Uruguay.

Also attending the meeting were Cabinet Chief Ernesto Alvarez, along with Ministers Hugo de Zela (Foreign Affairs), Denisse Miralles (Economy and Finance), Cesar Diaz (Defense), Vicente Tiburcio (Interior), and Police General Commander Oscar Arriola.

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Publicado: 11/12/2025