Peru Comptroller Warns of Delayed Aid for Earthquake Victims in Junín

Peru's Comptroller General's Office has alerted to significant delays in delivering and managing humanitarian aid for families affected by the Junín earthquake, which occurred on July 18. The office identified tardy responses from authorities in the districts of Huayucachi, Viques, and Chupuro as part of its control actions.

According to the institution's reports, authorities in Huayucachi and Viques were slow to procure necessary goods and failed to provide them promptly to those impacted. In Chupuro, the municipality was found to be not distributing essential items, including food, blankets, and sleeping bags, in a timely manner.

The Comptroller's Office emphasized that these delays are particularly concerning given the scale of the emergency, which left thousands displaced and caused material damage across the region. Such tardiness could jeopardize the protection of affected individuals and hinder the implementation of response actions under the National Disaster Management System (Sinagerd).

Regional governments are responsible for executing immediate response and rehabilitation measures during emergencies. The report also noted a previous instance on July 24, where the municipality of Chongos Bajo had not completed its registry of affected individuals and lacked the necessary system access for aid requests, further delaying assistance. Additionally, the registry process was reportedly conducted without house-to-house visits to assess damage.