on Thursday underlined the set of measures recently approved by his administration, which are
"Yesterday, we approved a set of measures that will contribute to the process of economic recovery and job creation, and will make it possible to serve the most vulnerable households through direct financial and food support," he indicated.
The Head of State mentioned that his administration has allocated S/35 million (about US$9.52 million) to support community pots and soup kitchens, within the framework of the Food Supplementation Program developed by the Development and Social Inclusion Ministry.
Furthermore, the top official recalled that the Government has extended the grace period of
Reactiva Peru and FAE-Mype Programs for up to an additional year, so that companies can regain their ability to generate income.
"We made the use of canon resources more flexible so that regional and local governments can guarantee the adequate provision of services, within the framework of their competences, for example
in the fight against COVID-19 and to
boost public investments," he wrote on Twitter.
On the other hand, he stressed the fact that his administration had recently placed bonds for US$4 billion to help balance public finances.
"The good results of this issuance reaffirm the interest and confidence of investors in the country," Mr. Sagasti underlined.
"The pandemic imposes complex challenges on us and requires timely responses on health, economy, and security, among others," he concluded.