# Regional infrastructure and governance issues in South andnd

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/regional-infrastructure-and-governance-issues-in-south-andnd
> Updated: 2026-08-19T14:43:08.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

In Peru, landslides on the Panamericana Sur highway in Arequipa have blocked the Ocoña–Ático route for five days, stranding dozens of passengers and approximately 150 heavy vehicles. Authorities from the Arequipa Regional Government and Provías Nacional are attempting to clear mud and rocks to restore traffic.

Concurrently, the Arequipa Regional Government is facing scrutiny over transparency and administrative oversight. A regional councilor has threatened to report the Office of Territorial Conditioning to the Public Ministry regarding land sanitation issues. Furthermore, the regional government allowed 11 control reports from the Comptroller General to expire, which has prevented disciplinary action against officials linked to projects involving alleged economic damages totaling millions of soles.

In Argentina, the Córdoba Police reported that corruption is the primary driver of disciplinary sanctions, resulting in the dismissal or removal of 484 officers this year, with approximately 700 others currently under investigation or suspended. In Ecuador, road recovery and sewage upgrade works are underway on Los Nogales Street in Riobamba.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: Regional updates: Landslides in Arequipa and police corruption in Córdoba

Multiple regional reports highlight road closures due to landslides in Arequipa, Peru; rising corruption sanctions in the Córdoba Police, Argentina; and administrative lapses in Peruvian regional governance.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/administrative-misconduct-and-corruption-lead-to-sanctions-and-expired-audits-in-peru-and-argentina

### 2026-08-16: Regional reports cover crime investigations and earthquake commemorations

Various reports highlight recent tragedies and commemorations: a suspected feminicide of a student in Peru, the 19th anniversary of the Pisco earthquake, and a homicide investigation in Mexico.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-reports-cover-crime-investigations-and-earthquake-commemorations

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