President of the Republic Keiko Fujimori stated today that the government will respond firmly to the challenges posed by the El Niño phenomenon. In this context, she reiterated that an additional 18 billion soles (approximately US$ 5.2 billion) will be allocated to the public budget to mitigate the impact of this climatic event.
"Yesterday, we announced a major counter-cyclical measure—as it is called—because the El Niño phenomenon and high international fuel prices are affecting our country; but we are going to strike back even harder. That is why we have stated that, next year, Peru will invest an additional 18 billion soles beyond its existing budget," the President emphasized.
During the inauguration of the N-31 reservoir and drinking water infrastructure in the Cerro Colorado district of the Arequipa region, the Head of State underscored that the strategy involves prioritizing long-delayed projects. This will be achieved through coordinated efforts across all three levels of government to boost public and social investment.
"Dear fellow citizens, our goal here is to address urgent, medium-term, and long-term needs by working institutionally and as a team. We must come together again—all three levels of government—to work in unison. That is the only way we will move forward," she stated.
In her remarks, President Fujimori reaffirmed her commitment to regional development by confirming the implementation of long-awaited infrastructure projects—such as the construction of roads and sidewalks—for areas including Cerro Colorado and the Association of Small Industrialists and Artisans of Arequipa (Apipa).
These projects will be carried out with a focus on urgency and budgetary optimization. Furthermore, she announced a visit by the Agency for the Formalization of Informal Property (Cofopri) to Cerro Colorado to advance the process of legalizing land tenure, which will facilitate the issuance of property titles.
Likewise, President Keiko Fujimori emphasized that expanding access to potable water in Arequipa is a fundamental tool for combating long-standing social issues—such as anemia—and for ensuring better development conditions for future generations.
The N-31 reservoir, along with water and sewage infrastructure projects in the Cerro Colorado district (Arequipa region), will improve access to these essential services for more than 30,000 residents, following a 15-year wait.
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Publicado: 23/10/2026