The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) announced on Apr. 22 that it will take immediate steps to improve the road corridor connecting the districts of Fitzcarrald, Manu, and Tambopata in the Madre de Dios region. The announcement follows a meeting between Minister Aldo Martín Prieto Barrera, Congressman Eduardo Salhuana, and Marisa Soto, mayor of Fitzcarrald.
The ministry said it is committed to providing immediate support by supplying fuel to address urgent issues along critical points of the route while also working on an additional contract for comprehensive project execution. The initiative aims to strengthen connectivity and facilitate transportation in this strategic area.
During the meeting, Roger Venancio, provincial mayor of Pachitea, was informed that funding for a key road project in his province would continue. This project is expected to enhance access between Pachitea and the populated center of Tambillo in Huánuco.
According to the official website, the Ministry of Transport and Communications supports cultural and social wellbeing by improving national connectivity and accessibility through enhanced transport and communications infrastructure. The ministry also operates service centers such as MAC Lima Este and MAC Lima Sur to increase public access according to its official website.
The MTC functions as part of Peru’s executive branch with authority over transport and communications regulation according to its official website. It delivers safe, sustainable, and inclusive infrastructure services nationwide according to its official website, serving communities throughout Peru under ministerial guidance according to its official website.
The MTC manages infrastructure development using multimodal approaches alongside public partnerships. Since beginning operations in 1969 according to its official website, it has aimed at supporting national integration through improved connectivity.
