granted Peruvian nationality titles to 23 foreign-born individuals who are now officially incorporated into society as Peruvian citizens, including Universitario de Deportes soccer player Matias Di Benedetto.
The ceremony took place at the agency's institutional headquarters in Lima's Jesus Maria district.
It was led by National Superintendent Alberto Balladares, General Manager Liseth Melchor, and Director of Technical Management and Migration Oversight Ever Ruiz.
The new Peruvian citizens come from countries across four continents, including Argentina, Cuba, Ecuador, Egypt, Russia, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
Of the 23 new compatriots, 12 obtained nationality through naturalization and 11 by marriage.
The naturalization pathway is intended for individuals who, without family ties to Peruvians, choose to develop their personal and professional lives in this country.
Meanwhile, nationality by marriage applies to foreign nationals who have maintained a marital relationship with Peruvians for over two years and have decided to establish residence in the country.
In both cases, the National Superintendence of Migrations conducts a thorough documentary review to determine the validity of the applications.
Superintendent Balladares noted that naturalization not only entails the exercise of rights and duties, but also a sense of belonging and a commitment to Peru.
"I congratulate you for being Peruvian citizens, that you feel proud, that you continue becoming part of our rich culture, and that you demonstrate it wherever you go," he said.
On behalf of the new Peruvians, soccer player Di Benedetto recalled that he arrived in Peru in December 2022 with the hope of pursuing his profession, which has taken him to several cities in the country's interior.
"I am proud to receive (Peruvian) nationality, to live in a peaceful country, and I will work to give my family a promising future," he pointed out.