Peru government pledges to pay overdue police risk bonuses

Peruvian officials have committed to paying overdue high-risk life bonuses to members of the National Police (PNP). The Bonificación por Alto Riesgo a la Vida is intended for officers and non-commissioned officers serving in areas under government emergency decrees.

Finance Minister Elmer Cuba stated that the funds are included in the public budget. Interior Minister César Astudillo added that his ministry is currently coordinating with the Ministry of Economy and Finance to secure the necessary financing. While the government maintains its commitment to honor the obligation, no specific payment date or total amount has been announced.

The monthly bonus can reach up to S/2,150 per officer. Astudillo noted that recent recovered and reassigned resources within his sector have been prioritized for institutional obligations, such as travel expenses and essential operational costs, as the ministry works to resolve the outstanding payments.