Overview
- President José María Balcázar appointed Felipe César Meza Millán to lead MIDAGRI, replacing Vladimir Germán Cuno Salcedo.
- Meza previously served as the ministry’s secretary general, providing continuity inside the portfolio.
- The change comes during a national emergency of heavy rains and huaicos affecting multiple regions.
- Immediate priorities cited include rehabilitating irrigation canals, aiding impacted farmers, and strengthening prevention against further intense rains.
- Specific operational plans and timelines are still developing as pressure mounts from regional and local governments.