Peru's newly elected President Keiko Fujimori is preparing to take measures against the climate emergency facing the country before officially taking office. Visiting the banks of the Rímac River together with Lima Mayor Renzo Reggiardo, Fujimori closely inspected the cleaning and improvement works in the riverbeds. Authorities state that they are at a critical point to prevent the devastating effects of the approaching El Niño (ENF) event. Fujimori, noting that scientific reports predict this event could be destructive and even reach a 'disaster' level, emphasizes that all precautions must be taken. During the visit, a call was made for the effective use of public resources and the implementation of successful projects from different regions across the country.
Fujimori plans to request legislative powers from the congress to quickly combat the devastating effects of El Niño. However, the new president stated that they are aware the new bicameral system will take time to approve these requests, expressing concern that this process will not be short. To avoid delays, she indicated they are evaluating the issuance of 'emergency decrees' that could take effect without waiting for congressional approval. It is emphasized that these decrees aim to provide an immediate response to the urgent needs of citizens' safety and economic revitalization. Authorities announced that they have several prepared emergency decrees ready to be published as soon as they come to power.
The new administration is concerned that critical prevention works, such as dams and river improvements in the country's northern regions, have been seriously delayed. Fujimori stated that some machinery has been left idle due to a lack of fuel, maintenance, or operators, and that they will change this situation. It was reported that the incoming teams have conducted a comprehensive inventory of all equipment in regional governments and the Ministries of Agriculture and Defense. It was promised that starting from the very first moment they take office on 28 Temmuz, these resources will be made operational and work will begin at 1900 risk points. Additionally, it was guaranteed that necessary support would be provided to vulnerable sectors that could be affected by the disaster, such as agriculture and traditional fishing, through social programs.
The transition process of the new administration is being carried out by a large team, including at least 17 bureaucrats transferred from previous governments. It is noted that Fujimori is evaluating different names for the prime minister position and has arrived at the Palace with a reliable staff. In the political arena, negotiations to form a strong bloc with the Renovación Popular (Renovación Popular) party, led by Rafael López Aliaga, are also drawing attention. The president made a call for unity, emphasizing the need to cooperate with all regional and local administrators regardless of political affiliations. It was announced that the team, drawing lessons from the mistakes of previous administrations, has identified working projects and made spreading them to other regions a strategy.
On the other hand, Lima Mayor Renzo Reggiardo stated that the capital is infrastructure-wise prepared for El Niño and that major floods are not expected. Reggiardo expressed their belief that the comprehensive protection works carried out on the banks of the Rímac, Chillón, and Lurín rivers will keep the city's population safe. The mayor stated that successful disaster prevention projects in the region could serve as a model for the rest of the country. Authorities agree that all institutions must be put on high alert to sustain these preparations and ensure coordination during a disaster. The actual economic and social impacts of the approaching climate event on Peru will depend on how successfully the measures to be taken are implemented.
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