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According to UNHCR border monitoring, from July to September, the flow of arrivals to Peru from mixed movements remained consistent. Among these, 78% were Venezuelan nationals, 13% Colombian, and 9% from other nationalities, including over 3% Ecuadorians. The primary needs of new arrivals included guidance and information, as well as assistance with basic necessities like accommodation and food.
Upon completion of the self-validation process of the existing asylum backlog on 1 October , UNHCR has provided additional equipment and contributed to hiring dedicated personnel for the Special Commission for Refugees (CEPR) to process self-validated asylym claims and archive non-validated applications.
On 7 October, UNHCR established a permanent presence in Ica, the fourth department with the largest concentration of forcibly displaced persons in Peru.
UNHCR visited key organizations, including the local government, the municipality, DEMUNA (municipal service dedicated to protecting and promoting the rights of children and adolescents), and the Office of the Ombudsperson. In previous missions, UNHCR identified significant challenges for refugees and the host community, particularly in accessing healthcare, education, and documentation.