US Envoy Wants US Firms in Peru Rebuild
Ambassador Bernie Navarro pledged US backing for Peru's rebuilding after El Niño and urged clear tender rules so American firms can compete. The post US Envoy Wants US Firms in Peru Rebuild appeared first on The Rio Times .
US Ambassador Bernie Navarro says Washington wants American companies to compete for rebuilding contracts in Peru after El Niño. The pledge was made at an economic forum in Lima on November 9, 2026, during a discussion on investment and reconstruction following the warm Pacific current that brings floods to Peru's coast. The US wants clear rules for foreign companies to bid on government contracts, and wants to avoid other countries winning the tenders, which often happens in such cases.
US aid to Peru will be structured with commercial diplomacy in mind, Navarro said, as Washington looks at four investment projects, including infrastructure, ports, and technology. The ambassador also noted interest from American investors in various sectors such as mining, telecommunications, textiles, and tourism. The US has already promised ship-based medical aid for Peru, and the ambassador stressed the importance of timely emergency declarations to save lives during El Niño.
Peru's rebuilding efforts following the 2017 coastal El Niño have been handled by a dedicated reconstruction authority, but the US has not seen any statement from that body on the new offer.
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