Crime also hits the economy: how much does it cost Peru to produce and invest under increased insecurity

Rising crime and insecurity in Peru are imposing significant economic costs on businesses, directly impacting production and investment activities. Companies across the country are forced to absorb financial burdens that would otherwise not exist under stable conditions.

To mitigate security risks, businesses are implementing costly protective measures. These operations include hiring additional surveillance personnel, reinforcing physical locations, altering distribution routes, and allocating greater resources to safeguard daily business functions.