Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation

Peru utility interruptions and El Niño flood defenses

20 clusters · 95 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Peru prepares for El Niño risks including landslides and floods

Since early May, water and electricity utilities in Peru and Chile have implemented periodic service interruptions for maintenance and infrastructure upgrades. In Lima, Sedapal has conducted frequent water service suspen

South American housing and socioeconomic challenges

9 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Osorno housing projects begin for 560 families

Socioeconomic challenges regarding housing and shelter continue across several South American regions. In Chile, the Tarapacá region has seen a significant rise in homelessness, with census data showing an increase from

Peru El Niño risk management and prevention

19 clusters · 68 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Piura struggles with low budget execution for El Niño prevention

To address anticipated climate emergencies in 2026 and 2027, the Peruvian government has implemented multi-sectoral preparations for the El Niño phenomenon. President Keiko Fujimori established the National Commission fo

Latin America infrastructure, sanitation, and health crises

24 clusters · 217 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Mexico increases piped water access for 7 million people

Persistent infrastructure failures and sanitation deficiencies continue to drive health and safety risks across Latin America. While some municipalities have initiated remedial works, significant gaps in service remain.

Regional housing and property initiatives in South America

5 clusters · 81 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Latin American governments advance social housing and land titling

Regional governments in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Paraguay continue to advance housing and property regularization initiatives. In Argentina, efforts have expanded through provincial lotteries and land transf

Anti-corruption measures in Peru and Ecuador

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Public officials in Peru and Ecuador undergo anti-corruption measures

In Peru, the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation has implemented training for more than 1,600 public officials under the initiative ‘Diálogos Transparentes: Integridad frente al FEN 2026’. This program is de