highlighted that Pope Leo XIV's apostolic visit to Peru, scheduled for November 11, will help continue fostering unity among all Peruvians.
"We must prepare; it is such a wonderful visit for our country. I do believe that this visit will help continue fostering unity among all Peruvians," Fujimori stated during a broadcast on her social media accounts.
The Head of State reiterated that Peru is very pleased with the Vatican's announcement of the Holy Father's visit to Peru, as he also holds Peruvian nationality.
She noted that Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa is in charge of all the details of this important visit.
Indeed, Pope Leo XIV's first official visit to Peru will take place from November 11 to 17. It will include the cities of Lima, Chiclayo, Cusco, and Pucallpa.
Citizen security
During the broadcast, President Fujimori said her government will continue supporting the Peruvian National Police in efforts to combat crime.
Similarly, the Head of State announced that further operations will be carried out as part of a strategy that includes intelligence work.
In this regard, the top official said police agents were recognized for their participation in operations against crime.
"I wanted to send this message of support to the National Police, to these officers who risk their lives to save ours, the lives of citizens, and to make it very clear that the Government will support them and stand by them. They are not alone. Whenever there are operations of this kind, which we now hope will be many more, we will grant them that recognition," she stated.
The President said that, just as she had met with Attorney General Tomas Galvez to coordinate joint efforts to strengthen security, she will also meet with Judiciary Chairwoman Janet Tello as part of inter-institutional cooperation, as well as respect for the autonomy and independence of the branches of government.
El Niño Preparedness
Likewise, commenting on her trip to Piura, the President said the National Water Authority (ANA) has nearly 250 machines that will be used for desilting and cleaning high-risk areas as a preventive measure against El Niño phenomenon.
The Head of State noted that the Government has prioritized cleaning and desilting at more than 560 of the 1,900 high-risk points identified nationwide, in coordination with the Ministries of Agrarian Development and Irrigation; Housing, Construction and Sanitation; Transportation and Communications; and Defense.
The top official recalled that, together with Agrarian Development and Irrigation Minister Marco Vinelli, she had recently visited a warehouse in Santa Eulalia district where geogrids and dikes were stored as part of a project that was discontinued two years ago.
The President said she will order the geogrids and dikes to be installed in the coming months to protect the population from possible mudslides.
Public holidays
The President also highlighted the measures announced by Economy Minister Elmer Cuba, including the reorganization of public holidays.
The Head of State explained that public holidays commemorating patriotic or religious occasions, such as Christmas, will remain on their respective days of the week.
The top official indicated that other public holidays will be moved to the following Monday to create a longer week.
"The public holidays will remain, but they will not be increased (...). They will be reorganized to boost tourism and optimize the country's productivity," she stated.
Regarding the increase in the minimum wage, the President explained that it will be implemented in two stages to avoid affecting micro and small businesses.
In the first stage, the increase will be S/100 (about US$30), while the remaining S/70 (about US$21) will be added after El Niño phenomenon.
Publicado: 10/8/2026