Peru authorizes emergency response plan for El Niño
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Peru’s Ministry of the Interior approved a plan to deploy security forces and logistics in areas under emergency declarations due to the potential impact of the El Niño (FEN) phenomenon in 2026-2027.
The ministry will use a special financing mechanism called “Obras por Impuestos” (OxI), or “Works for Taxes,” to speed up the response. This allows private sector investment in public works in exchange for tax credits.
The ministerial resolution aims to reduce risks to citizens and public infrastructure, and to maintain essential public services. It also seeks to limit damage and lower the future costs of recovery and rebuilding after El Niño events. The plan operates under a decree that simplifies procedures and timelines for emergency infrastructure projects funded through the OxI system.
The Ministry of the Interior will share details of the resolution with ProInversión, Peru’s private investment promotion agency, to track and publicize the use of the OxI mechanism. The National Police of Peru and other relevant agencies within the ministry were also notified of the plan to ensure its implementation.
