reported on Monday that public investment reached an execution of S/11.641 billion (about US$3.357 billion) in 2026’s first quarter, a figure that marks a historic record for this period and represents a 3.5% increase compared to the same quarter of 2025.
In March alone, execution reached S/5.130 billion (about US$1.48 billion), representing an increase of S/1.4918 billion (about US$430 million) from February 2026 and growth of nearly 18% compared to March last year.
First-quarter performance was led by the national government, which executed S/4.928 billion (about US$1.421 billion) in investments.
Local governments followed with S/3.607 billion (about US$1.04 billion), while regional governments executed S/3.105 billion (about US$896 million), a level that represented growth above 25% compared to the same period in 2025.
Improved quality of life for citizens
In this regard,
Economy and Finance Minister Rodolfo Acuña indicated that the MEF is providing technical support to regional governments, as well as provincial and district municipalities, to strengthen their management and contribute to better execution of investments for the benefit of the population.
"The government's objective is for public works to be completed within the established timelines and to translate into an improved quality of life for our citizens," he stated.
Sectors with the highest execution
At the national level, the highest investment execution in the first quarter was concentrated in the transport sector, S/3.610 billion (about US$1.041 billion); education, S/1.720 billion (about US$496 million); health, S/1.575 billion (about US$454 million); sanitation, S/1.056 billion (about US$305 million); and public order and security, S/973 million (about US$281 million).
"These resources help continue boosting works and projects aimed at improving connectivity, basic services, and public service delivery nationwide," the minister stated.
"The Ministry of Economy and Finance will continue strengthening technical assistance to entities across all three levels of government to support more timely execution of investments and ensure that public resources translate into completed works and improved services for the population," he concluded.