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Housing Minister Denies Irregular Hiring as Government Phases Water Tariff and Transfers Land for Ancón Housing

Officials project stability in the face of scrutiny over unregistered presidential meetings.

Overview

  • Sifuentes said hires of visitors to President José Jerí’s office complied with law, citing the Fondo de Apoyo Gerencial and service orders, and he rejected favoritism.
  • The minister asserted the cabinet remains united and focused on project delivery despite reports of declining presidential approval.
  • The MVCS confirmed transferring a plot to the Lima municipality for the Ciudad Bicentenario Luis Castañeda Lossio project in Ancón, projected to benefit more than 25,000 people, following a year-old request and due process with support from Fondo Mi Vivienda.
  • A supreme decree will stagger the previously approved water-tariff increase with approximately S/0.35 monthly adjustments until reaching the cap in June.
  • The ministry reported partial delivery of a water infrastructure project worth over S/49 million to serve more than 14,000 people, in coordination with Sedapal and Sunass.