Peru's Chamber of Deputies approves interpellation of Interior Minister

Peruvian Congress César Astudillo legislative powers public security Keiko Fujimori

The Peruvian Chamber of Deputies has approved a motion to interpellate Interior Minister César Astudillo, requiring him to appear before Congress on September 17 to answer 27 questions. The inquiry focuses on his management of rising crime and organized crime, following high-profile incidents such as the kidnapping and murder of a mining businessman in Trujillo.

In a related move, the Chamber has also summoned Prime Minister Luis Galarreta and the Ministers of Defense and Interior to provide technical information regarding government strategies against insecurity. While the motion to interpellate Defense Minister Rafael Belaúnde was rejected, the political tension remains high as the Executive seeks delegated legislative powers to address security and environmental issues.

President Keiko Fujimori has dismissed rumors of a potential congressional dissolution, asserting that her administration will remain strictly institutional and respect democratic processes despite the ongoing friction between the Executive and Legislative branches.

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Chamber of Deputies of Peru · Cámara de Diputados · César Astudillo · Keiko Fujimori · Luis Galarreta · Ministerio del Interior · Peru · Rafael Belaúnde · Senate of Peru

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[● 3 SOURCES] The Chamber of Deputies approved the interpellation of Interior Minister César Astudillo. infopress.pe · n60.pe · caretas.pe
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry of Housing reported that 252 projects are currently stalled due to bureaucratic hurdles. construir.com.pe
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Chamber of Deputies rejected the motion to interpellate Defense Minister Rafael Belaúnde. n60.pe
[○ 1 SOURCE] President Keiko Fujimori ruled out closing the Congress despite the debate over legislative powers. diariocorreo.pe
[● 2 SOURCES] The motion to interpellate César Astudillo received 66 votes in favor, 51 against, and one abstention. n60.pe · caretas.pe
[● 2 SOURCES] The Chamber of Deputies approved summoning Prime Minister Luis Galarreta and Ministers of Defense and Interior to report on insecurity. altavoz.pe · lahora.pe
[● 3 SOURCES] Minister César Astudillo must answer a list of 27 questions regarding his management and public security. infopress.pe · n60.pe · caretas.pe
[○ 1 SOURCE] The motion to interpellate César Astudillo received 65 votes in favor, 50 against, and one abstention. infopress.pe