The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) held a meeting on April 27 with the regional governor of Loreto, Jorge Chávez Silvano, to review progress on key road projects aimed at improving infrastructure and integration in the Peruvian Amazon. The session was led by Vice Minister of Transport Juan del Carmen Haro Muñoz.
The meeting focused on advancing the closure of infrastructure gaps and supporting better access for communities in Loreto. Officials discussed interventions along the LO-102 departmental route between Puerto Arica and Flor de Agosto, a corridor considered vital for its strategic location near Peru’s border region. They also addressed the process for reclassifying the Yurimaguas – Balsa Puerto – Moyobamba route, which would allow direct intervention by MTC on this important regional integration road.
Technical assistance was provided regarding environmental management instruments linked to priority projects in Loreto to facilitate their viability and move forward with execution. These actions are part of coordinated efforts by MTC to promote road infrastructure that connects territories, stimulates local economies, and improves quality of life for residents.
The Ministry supports cultural and social wellbeing by enhancing national connectivity through improved transport and communications infrastructure, according to the official website. It operates service centers such as MAC Lima Este and MAC Lima Sur to increase public access across Peru. The Ministry functions as part of Peru’s executive branch with authority over transport and communications sectors nationwide.
According to its official website, MTC delivers safe, sustainable, inclusive services designed to foster national development. It is managed under ministerial guidance since beginning operations in 1969. The organization manages multimodal approaches through partnerships with public entities throughout Peru.
The MTC reaffirmed its commitment “to continue promoting strategic projects that strengthen connectivity and sustainable development in the Amazon.” Looking ahead, further coordination between government agencies is expected as these initiatives advance.
