Peru considers aid package for elderly and flood relief
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In Peru, the government is evaluating a supplemental credit to address the El Niño phenomenon and increase financial support for vulnerable citizens.
Prime Minister Luis Galarreta announced the executive branch is reviewing a bill to fund preventative measures against the weather event and address urgent national needs. The proposed legislation would double the bi-monthly subsidy provided by the Pensión 65 program to 700 soles for over 700,000 elderly people living in extreme poverty.
The government also intends to strengthen the logistical capabilities of the National Police of Peru in its fight against organized crime. Beyond social programs and security, the plan includes creating temporary jobs through the Llamkasun Perú program within the Ministry of Labor and Employment. The government also plans to purchase school kits, including uniforms, shoes, backpacks, and supplies, for low-income families.
Galarreta stated the economic proposal must receive approval from the Council of Ministers before it is formally sent to Congress. The government is preparing shelters for people near rivers due to unusually high rainfall in northern and southern Peru.
