The Ministry of Culture highlighted on April 1 the strategic role of intercultural managers as key actors in strengthening the effective presence of the State, promoting appreciation for cultural diversity, and contributing to the fight against racism.
This recognition came during the closing ceremony of the National Meeting of Intercultural Managers 2026, held on March 30 and 31 in Lima. Percy Barranzuela Bombilla, Vice Minister of Interculturality, said that these professionals—many from Indigenous or original peoples and speakers of one of Peru’s 48 native languages—help turn an intercultural approach into concrete actions that benefit citizens.
Barranzuela said their work allows them to anticipate risk scenarios, promote dialogue, and ensure public services are delivered with cultural and linguistic relevance. This is especially important in areas where Indigenous peoples or Afro-Peruvian communities are present.
“Interculturality is built in the territory. You are the main ambassadors of the State in each community, who make it possible for rights to reach every community with dignity. You are not alone: there is a State that supports you and will continue strengthening your work,” Barranzuela said.
The National Meeting brought together 21 intercultural managers over two days as a space for dialogue, coordination, and capacity building. In 2025 alone, these managers carried out about 4,000 activities aimed at promoting cultural diversity and eliminating ethnic-racial discrimination.
