Peruvian Congress Museum Renovation: Millions Wasted, Project Halted

Millions in Public Funds Wasted on Stalled Congress Museum Renovation in Lima The renovation of the Museum of the Congress of the Republic in Lima, Peru, has become a symbol of inefficiency and potential corruption. Initially budgeted at almost 14 million soles and scheduled for completion by mid-2024, the project is drastically behind, with only 34% of the work done as of April 2025. Documents obtained by América Noticias reveal that the project's cost has already reached nearly 5 million soles, despite the significant delays. The video includes an interview with Cecilia Ruiz, a lawyer specializing in public contracts, who stated, "Definitively, this signifies total inefficiency. How is it possible that, at this stage of execution, where the state has already invested, they tell everyone it's not technically possible?" The Congress's recent decision to terminate the contract with the construction company, Kapaq Ñan SAC, further underscores the problems. The reasons cited for termination include the technical infeasibility of continuing the work in its current state and the need to incorporate new regulations regarding cultural heritage interventions. This situation raises serious questions about transparency and accountability in the use of public funds in Peru.