He Congress presented a motion of censure against the Minister of Culture, Fabricio Valenciaaccusing it of an alleged lack of leadership and correct management of tourist visits to the citadel of Machu Picchu in Cusco, a wonder of the world that could lose that status due to recent problems.
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The precise motion that Valencia would not have correctly managed the concession of Cancetur and the granting of the Hiram Bingham route, which affected the sale of tickets to the citadel, generating discomfort in national and foreign tourists. There was even a warning of status withdrawal as one of the seven wonders of the world.
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In addition to this, he is accused of a alleged irregular hiring of a store for TV Peru for the cost of S/16 millions. In addition, the possible improper use of the official vehicle and the absence of attention of claims of workers of the Deconcentrated Directorate of Culture of Cusco.
It is not the first time that Fabricio Valencia management is questioned
This is not the first time that performance is questioned in the position of Valencia. On June 13, the head of the MINCUL went to the Plenary to answer a sheet of questions corresponding to several interpellation motions.
“We are taking up and we have resumed the motion of censure to the Minister of Culture since last week, because after the interpellation that was done before the parliamentary recess he did not offer the responses of the case. We believe that a change of direction is already important there,” said Edward Málaga, a congressman who promotes censorship two weeks ago.
These were three interpellation motions that, together, added 52 questions. These motions were presented by Congressmen Edward Málaga Trillo, Elvis Vergara Mendoza and Bernardo Quito Sarmientoand issues such as the reduction of the protected area of the Nasca lines and alleged administrative irregularity were addressed.
One of the most controversial points was the decision to reduce the extension of the Nasca Archaeological Reserve, declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in more than 2400 kilometers. Congressman Edward Málaga Trillo described this measure as a “serious setback” in the protection of national heritage and expressed concern about the possible advance of informal mining in the area.
In addition, alleged administrative irregularities within the Ministry of Culture were questioned, including complaints about possible acts of corruption and irregular contracts. The lack of attention to the labor claims of the workers of the Deconcentrated Directorate of Culture of Cusco, who made a paralysis in May 2025
