Pan American Games 2027: Executive supports Lima as the next venue

The president of the republic, Dina Boluarte Zegarra, announced that the Government will give its full support for the capital to host the Pan American Games again in 2027.

“The day before, I sent a communication to the president of the Pan American Sports Organization expressing the support and endorsement of the Peruvian Government to officially nominate Lima as the venue for the 2027 Pan American Games,” said the president from the Metropolitan Municipality of Lima.

He specified that, in said communication, he committed to guarantee the financing of all costs related to the Pan American Games project and to respect the statute of Panam Sports and the other agreements.

“We have a first-class sports infrastructure; We have experience and, above all, the firm will of the Government and the institutions to place, once again, Lima and our country in the global showcase,” he remarked.

Next, the Head of State highlighted the promulgation of Law No. 31980, which creates the Special Regime for the Historic Center of Lima, in order to protect the cultural heritage of the capital and promote its comprehensive and sustainable development.

“We want to encourage the protection, conservation, restoration, revitalization and promotion of investment in the Historic Center of Lima, recognizing its status as Cultural Heritage of the Nation and UNESCO World Heritage,” he noted.

Likewise, he recalled that last December the constitution of a securitization trust was approved for the financing of transportation and urban mobility infrastructure projects in Lima and Callao.

“My government is working hard to close the transportation infrastructure gaps in Lima and throughout the country,” he stated.

In that sense, he highlighted the projects that are being promoted in Lima, such as Metro Line 2 and the Peripheral Road Ring, which will link 11 districts of the capital.

“I come with a message and a firm and clear decision, and that is to work hand in hand with the authorities to promote the comprehensive and sustainable development of our beloved Lima, to improve infrastructure and services to citizens,” he stated.

Finally, the president pointed out that the Government works with greater efficiency and rigor to combat delinquency and organized crime. Along these lines, she stated that to achieve this there are now new legal instruments and a more strengthened Police.

“Together we can move the city of Lima forward and build the Peru that we all want: let’s work together, united in diversity, to build a more prosperous, safe and equitable capital for present and future generations,” he emphasized.