The Presidency of the Council of Ministers announced on March 1 that President José María Balcázar’s government has approved the General Government Policy 2026. This policy will guide executive actions until July 28, focusing on three main areas: citizen security, economic continuity, and an orderly democratic transition.
The announcement comes as citizens call for concrete results from their leaders. The government said its strategy will focus on immediate action, efficient public spending, and coordination among different levels of government to restore stability and prepare the country for a new constitutional period under conditions of governability.
“The country cannot wait. This is a transitional administration but also one of firm decisions. Our commitment is to return security to citizens, stability to the economy, and full guarantees to the democratic process,” said Gustavo Adrianzén, president of the Council of Ministers.
According to the statement, all interventions during this short mandate will aim for measurable results with direct impact on families and communities. Priorities include protecting families, ensuring economic operations continue smoothly across Peru, and upholding democratic order without exception.
On citizen security—the first priority—the government is carrying out a National Citizen Security Plan with joint police-military operations in critical areas while strengthening operational intelligence. There are also plans for legal reforms against crime such as extortion and stronger measures against illegal mining and other illicit economies affecting safety and governance.
Economic continuity forms the second pillar. The government said it is responding more effectively to emergencies caused by heavy rains through better coordination among national and regional authorities along with faster financing mechanisms like FONDES and FIDT funds. Other efforts include launching strategic regional projects; supporting local economies; developing logistics corridors; creating social funds in concessions; promoting energy security; linking education with workforce needs; labor training programs tailored by region; preventing disputes in public investment projects or public-private partnerships (PPP); reducing bureaucratic hurdles; improving execution rates; increasing predictability for investors—all aimed at turning macroeconomic stability into more jobs and development opportunities nationwide.
“Economic growth cannot stop. We are unlocking investments, channeling resources to regions, creating conditions so that stability leads to employment opportunities,” Adrianzén said.
The third area focuses on ensuring an orderly democratic transition through political stability—guaranteeing proper funding for electoral bodies as well as logistical support including protection for candidates and polling stations plus secure transport of election materials domestically or abroad. The government also plans political dialogue spaces with congressional parties especially around regional development policies or productive infrastructure initiatives.
In closing its statement about this policy framework guiding Peru until July 28th elections—the Presidency reaffirmed: “This General Government Policy expresses a firm decision to bring order back to our country while sustaining our economy—and guaranteeing democracy.”
