Peru: Tumbes schools at risk as 61% of El Niño mitigation budget unspent

Peru's Contraloría reports that the Tumbes Regional Directorate of Education failed to execute 61% of funds allocated to reduce school vulnerability to El Niño, despite a declared state of emergency. The unspent budget and lack of equipment leave schools exposed to potential flooding and structural damage. This highlights governance and infrastructure preparedness gaps ahead of the El Niño season.