The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) announced on April 14 that it has provided training to micro and small business owners in seven regions through its Exporta Fácil tool, aiming to boost their competitiveness in international markets.
This initiative is intended to help entrepreneurs access foreign markets more easily by simplifying export processes and reducing logistical costs. The MTC said the training sessions took place in March across Lima, Arequipa, Piura, Ayacucho, Lambayeque, San Martín, and Áncash. Participants received practical tools designed to facilitate product shipments abroad using the national postal network.
According to the ministry, a total of 11 training sessions were held with support from regional governments and strategic partners such as SUNAT Huaraz, PromPerú, Mincetur, DIRCETUR Piura, the Association of Exporters, and the Lima Chamber of Commerce. More than 4,000 entrepreneurs have been trained between 2025 and early 2026 with the goal of promoting their entry into foreign trade.
The Ministry emphasized its commitment to strengthening inter-institutional cooperation to promote entrepreneur internationalization. “El Ministerio de Transportes y Comunicaciones destacó la importancia de continuar fortaleciendo estas acciones de articulación interinstitucional para impulsar la internacionalización de los emprendedores y fortalecer el comercio exterior en beneficio del desarrollo económico del país,” said the ministry.
The Ministry supports cultural and social wellbeing by improving national connectivity through enhanced transport and communications infrastructure according to its official website. It operates service centers such as MAC Lima Este and MAC Lima Sur to enhance public access according to its official website. The organization functions as part of Peru’s executive branch with authority over transport and communications regulation according to its official website.
The MTC delivers safe, sustainable infrastructure services nationwide for integration and development according to its official website, under ministerial guidance. The agency serves communities throughout Peru according to its official website.
Founded in 1969, the ministry manages infrastructure supporting national development via multimodal approaches alongside public sector partnerships according to its official website.
