Peru's Chamber of Deputies grants limited legislative powers to Fujimori government

Keiko Fujimori legislative powers Chamber of Deputies unified command Peru politics

The Peruvian Chamber of Deputies has approved a request from President Keiko Fujimori's government to grant legislative powers for a period of 90 days. This delegation is limited to two specific areas: citizen security and measures to address the El Niño phenomenon.

In response to the security situation, President Fujimori announced the creation of a unified command that will integrate the National Police of Peru and the Armed Forces to combat crime. This initiative is described by the administration as a total offensive against delinquency.

The decision has sparked political tension. While the Chamber of Deputies approved the partial request, the government has expressed dissatisfaction with the limitations and is seeking further authority through the Senate. Opposition members and the Juntos por el Perú party have criticized the move, with some calling for the rejection of these powers to prevent an expansion of executive control.

Entities

Arturo Alegría · Carlos Espá · Chamber of Deputies · Chamber of Deputies of Peru · Constitutional Commission · Fuerza Popular · Jaime Abensur · Juntos por el Perú · Keiko Fujimori · National Police of Peru · Senate of Peru

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[● 3 SOURCES] Fuerza Popular proposed extending the legislative powers to 120 days and including economic matters. rpp.pe
[● 3 SOURCES] The Juntos por el Perú party presented a minority report to reject and archive the request for legislative powers. anp.pe · rpp.pe
[● 2 SOURCES] The decision to grant powers passed with 66 votes in favor, 34 against, and 24 abstentions. elatlantico.do
[● 4 SOURCES] The approved legislative powers are limited to citizen security and measures against the El Niño phenomenon. elatlantico.do · laprimera.pe · diariocorreo.pe
[● 2 SOURCES] The unified command will integrate the Armed Forces and the National Police of Peru. infopress.pe · www.cronicaviva.com.pe
[● 4 SOURCES] President Keiko Fujimori announced the creation of a unified command to fight crime. infopress.pe · actualidad-rt.com · larepublica.pe · www.cronicaviva.com.pe
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Minister of Justice stated that the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies have distinct constitutional roles. diariouno.pe
[● 4 SOURCES] The Chamber of Deputies approved granting the Fujimori government legislative powers for 90 days. elatlantico.do · laprimera.pe · diariocorreo.pe