Prime Minister Luis Arroyo announced on April 27 immediate actions to strengthen public safety and improve connectivity in the Tumbes region. The announcement was made during a working meeting with acting regional governor Avelina del Rosario Palacios and local authorities, where key demands of the area were discussed.
The topic is important as it addresses both security concerns and critical infrastructure needs in Tumbes, aiming to support decentralized development across the country.
“We know that Tumbes requires much more, but for now we are taking concrete steps to improve security. For this, this week two patrol cars and three additional motorcycles will be added for the National Police,” Arroyo said. He was joined by Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Pareja at the meeting. Arroyo also said that police presence would be increased progressively in the region, with coordination from the Directorate General of Captaincies and Coastguards (Dicapi) to protect fishermen from crimes at sea. He indicated that efforts would be made to fulfill a request from Governor Palacios for two ambulances in the short term.
On infrastructure, Arroyo reported that work is underway with the Ministry of Transport and Communications to install a 90-meter Bailey bridge in La Choza sector of Casitas district. This project aims to address an urgent need for connectivity in the area.
During his remarks, Arroyo urged local authorities to quickly resolve technical observations on their projects so they can move forward. He assured them that support from the Disaster Response Fund (Fondes) would help speed up processes and make financing more accessible: “We commit that this Wednesday a Fondes technical team will travel to Tumbes to assist mayors with addressing observations and advancing interventions at critical points against possible emergencies,” he said.
Arroyo also noted that as part of national efforts to close gaps, initiatives related to water supply, sanitation, and storm drainage will be promoted in Tumbes to reduce rain impacts on residents. As part of their visit, officials inspected conditions at Aguas Verdes–Huaquillas international bridge and Peru–Ecuador Binational Border Care Center.
