Puinahua community in Loreto, Peru disputes oil‑derived Social Fund

Puinahua Social Fund oil revenues transparency Loreto

In the district of Puinahua, Lorete, Peru, a Social Fund created from oil revenues is being questioned by local residents. Citizens, community representatives and political candidates are calling for full transparency on how the public money earmarked for local development is being spent.

Activist Jesslyn Hidalgo says she submitted a formal request for information on the Fund that has not been answered and that she subsequently received threats. The dispute has drawn the attention of regional and national state agencies, which are now monitoring the situation. The controversy centres on the management of the Fund by elected representatives and its impact on the Puinahua community.

Entities

Jesslyn Hidalgo · Loreto · Peruvian state agencies · Puinahua · Social Fund (Fondo Social)

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[● 4 SOURCES] State entities have taken notice of the dispute over the Social Fund. cuscopost.pe · jornada.com.pe · pachamamaradio.org · elbuho.pe
[● 4 SOURCES] Jesslyn Hidalgo filed a request for information about the Fund that has not been answered. cuscopost.pe · jornada.com.pe · pachamamaradio.org · elbuho.pe
[● 4 SOURCES] A Social Fund generated by oil exploitation is intended for local development in Puinahua, Loreto. cuscopost.pe · jornada.com.pe · pachamamaradio.org · elbuho.pe
[● 4 SOURCES] The controversy over the Fund impacts the community in Puinahua, Loreto. cuscopost.pe · jornada.com.pe · pachamamaradio.org · elbuho.pe
[● 4 SOURCES] Jesslyn Hidalgo reported receiving threats after filing the information request. cuscopost.pe · jornada.com.pe · pachamamaradio.org · elbuho.pe
[● 4 SOURCES] Citizens and community representatives have demanded transparency on the use of the Social Fund. cuscopost.pe · jornada.com.pe · pachamamaradio.org · elbuho.pe
[● 4 SOURCES] Representatives and candidates are involved in administering the Social Fund. cuscopost.pe · jornada.com.pe · pachamamaradio.org · elbuho.pe