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Peru President enacts Agrobanco law

11:37 | Lima, Dec. 27.

President Martin Vizcarra on Thursday led the enactment ceremony of State-run agricultural bank Agrobanco Strengthening Law.

This bill, which reinforces Agrobanco, establishes the creation of a fund intended for small-scale farmers' financial inclusion. 

The Agriculture and Irrigation Ministry (Minagri) will be in charge of such fund, which will rely on an initial amount of S/100 million (around US$29.68 million). Plus, donations and transfers can be added to it.

The ceremony took place at Lima-based Government Palace.

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Published: 12/27/2018