The economic development model being promoted in Peru is based on extractivism and agribusiness, to the detriment of the rights of indigenous and peasant populations, as it leads to the reconcentration of land in the hands of a few and creates situations that increase tensions and conflicts over land and other natural resources, among other negative impacts.

Despite being the Latin American country with the highest relative presence of family farming—which accounts for 97% of agricultural units—this sector remains severely neglected, as public policies are often inadequate or poorly implemented. One of the main problems remains the lack of formalized land tenure: only 29% of plot owners hold title, with women facing the greatest difficulty in accessing land and exercising decision-making power over it within their communities.

The political crises the country has experienced in recent years have severely affected the indigenous and rural populations, who were the main victims of the crisis that erupted in late 2022.

The achievements of CNT Peru include effective advocacy for women’s empowerment: together with other stakeholders, it succeeded in amending the Rural Communities Law (Law No. 30982) to strengthen the role of women in their governing bodies by establishing a gender quota for these positions.

It has also contributed to the establishment of legal frameworks in support of family farming, securing the approval of the National Plan for Family Farming in support of the UN Decade of Family Farming, thanks to its advocacy efforts regarding the implementation of the Family Farming Law, the National Strategy for Family Farming, and its implementing regulations.