# La Libertad security and infrastructure developments

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/la-libertad-security-and-infrastructure-developments
> Updated: 2026-10-25T23:42:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In late September 2026, construction of the new La Libertad Regional Government headquarters in Trujillo was temporarily suspended. The halt followed the discovery of an explosive device and an extortion letter at the site, attributed to the criminal organization ‘Los Pulpos’. The group demanded S/ 500,000, threatening an attack on the S/ 170 million project if the demand was not met.

By late October 2026, the regional government shifted focus toward enhancing local surveillance by launching the construction of a citizen security operations center in Julcán. This S/ 9 million project, funded through the ‘Works for Taxes’ mechanism, aims to provide advanced monitoring technology, including PTZ cameras and radio equipment, to improve crime prevention and emergency response for approximately 17,000 residents.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: La Libertad begins construction of security operations center in Julcán

The La Libertad Regional Government has started building a S/9 million security operations center in Julcán, Peru, featuring advanced surveillance technology and new patrol vehicles.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/la-libertad-begins-construction-of-security-operations-center-in-julcn

### 2026-09-27: La Libertad regional government headquarters construction halted due to extortion

Construction of the new La Libertad Regional Government headquarters in Trujillo has been halted after the criminal group ‘Los Pulpos’ left an explosive and demanded S/ 500,000 in extortion.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/la-libertad-regional-government-headquarters-construction-halted-due-to-extortion

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