Ancash faces high corruption risk and low government approval

A report by the Instituto Peruano de Economía (IPE) has identified the Ancash region as having a high integrity risk regarding corruption. According to the Subnational Integrity Risk Index (IRIS), Ancash's score dropped to 4.8 out of 10, reflecting a decline in institutional performance and corruption control.

Data shows that corruption complaints in Ancash nearly tripled between 2019 and 2025, rising from 6.9 to 19.2 reports per thousand public workers. This represents the second-highest rate in Peru. Additionally, only 12.1% of adults in Ancash approve of their Regional Government's management, which is below the national average of 18.0%.