Pedro Castillo: What were the economic statements of your message to the nation?

A year after the beginning of his reign, the President of the Republic, Pedro Castillo, made several economic statements in his message to the nation.

Among the announcements made in these National holidays issue of bonds, changes in social programs and in the pension system.

Connection

The head of state indicated, as has already been suggested, that the government plans to provide a “food bond” with an investment of SGD 2 billion.

This bonus will be given to 6 million people in poverty and vulnerability.

Changes in social programs

Castillo announced that a new development and social inclusion policy will be approved, which will be reassessed social programs Current.

“Thanks to this new look at development and social inclusion policies, we will review social programs, existing benefits,
We will redesign events and create new programs to respond to growing social demand in a post-pandemic context,” he said in his speech.

In addition, it is proposed that the Pension 65 program increase the amount of the subsidy it provides. The pension will increase to S/400 in favor of older beneficiaries.

“In the same way, we will gradually and gradually include in the program elderly people 60 years old,” he said.

pensions

First, he pointed out that a commission had been set up that would come up with proposals within six months to make changes to the public and private pension schemes, i.e. SNP and AFP.

“We will include informal workers who, under the current conditions, cannot access the pension system and will not be entitled to health,” he said.

Massification of electric vehicles and natural gas

The President said that due to rising fuel prices, measures are being considered to promote another transportation option.

“We will propose a bill providing tax incentives for the import of vehicles electricity, among other advantages that allow these vehicles to be mass-produced at a lower cost, because we already have charging stations installed in Lima metropolitan and throughout the Pan-American region from Tumbes to Tacna,” he said.

He also pointed out that this will be accompanied by a process of massification of natural gas.

“This year we allocated a budget of 150 million soles for the implementation of a special infrastructure project for the massification of natural gas in the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Ucayali, Huancavelica, Apurimac, Puno and Junin. benefits of natural gas for new regions of the country,” he commented in his balance sheet.

Salary increase for teachers

Castillo indicated that the salary teachers starting next year. The increase will be offered to appointed and contracted teachers and educational assistants.

In addition, it is proposed to continue increasing the wages of teachers.

“Work is also underway remuneration policy with a forecast for 2026 to reach the minimum wage level corresponding to the UIT for the first master’s scale.
For this, a progressive increase in the remuneration of the teacher appointed and working under the contract is proposed,” he said.

He also recalled that from this year, teachers and assistants hired to receive basic and productive technical education receive a tuition allowance.