Keiko Fujimori seeks legislative powers to tackle security and El Niño as Peru restores bicameral Congress

President‑elect Keiko Fujimori plans to request that the newly reinstated bicameral Congress grant her special legislative powers, allowing the executive to issue urgent decrees on public security and the anticipated impacts of the El Niño weather phenomenon. Party officials, including Senator Karla Schaefer, stress that the Fujimori administration will focus on national reconciliation, improving health and infrastructure services, and fighting corruption while navigating a fragmented legislature.

The request, promoted by Fujimori allies such as deputy Arturo Alegría, is presented as a response to rising crime, organized‑band violence, and the severe climate risks that threaten Peru’s northern regions. Supporters argue that granting these powers is essential for swift action, whereas opponents view it as an overreach. The upcoming congressional session will decide whether the executive gains the sought‑after authority.