The Regional Government of Tacna has initiated a project to boost the productivity and commercialization of cucurbit crops across 100 hectares, affecting 344 farmers in the districts of La Yarada Los Palos, Higuerani (Pachía), Cinto (Locumba), and Curibaya. The project aims to benefit around 1,720 inhabitants by focusing on three components: business association, technical assistance, and marketing. Expectations are high for the project, with an anticipated export of 5,000 tons of pumpkin to Chile from August to December, at a total investment of S/ 3'997,162.