César Astudillo faces motion of censure in Peru's Chamber of Deputies

César Astudillo motion of censure Chamber of Deputies Peru politics public security

The Peruvian Chamber of Deputies is set to debate a motion of censure against Interior Minister César Astudillo. The motion, supported by the Juntos por el Perú, Partido Cívico Obras, and Partido del Buen Gobierno benches, cites a lack of leadership and failure to address rising insecurity, specifically following the murder of journalist Susy Aponte Polo.

The proposal has caused significant political friction. Ricardo Belmont, leader of the Obras party, has condemned the move as a betrayal by his own parliamentary members, arguing that a minister should be given at least six months to implement a strategy before facing removal. Conversely, deputy Jaime Abensur has defended Astudillo, noting the Minister has presented a work plan and has successfully dismantled numerous criminal gangs.

Political divisions are also evident within the Ahora Nación party. While leaders like Alfonso López Chau and deputy Harvey Colchado advocate for technical oversight rather than immediate removal, other members, including senators Ruth Luque and Mirtha Vásquez, are demanding Astudillo's immediate resignation. Some legislators have proposed an alternative approach: evaluating Astudillo's management through five specific axes—police purification, criminal investigation, intelligence, equipment, and promotions—until December.

Entities

Ahora Nación · Chamber of Deputies · Congreso de la República · Congress of Peru · César Astudillo · José Antonio Chang · Juntos por el Perú · Keiko Fujimori · Marco Vinelli · Ministerio del Interior · Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation · Ricardo Belmont

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] A proposal has been made to evaluate the Minister's management through five specific axes until December. jornada.com.pe · larepublica.pe
[● 2 SOURCES] Ricardo Belmont, leader of the Obras party, opposes the censure and describes the actions of his party members as a betrayal. www.radiotarma.com · diariocorreo.pe
[○ 1 SOURCE] César Astudillo established a permanent working group to combat extortion against public transport.
[● 3 SOURCES] The motion of censure against Interior Minister César Astudillo was presented by the Juntos por el Perú, Partido Cívico Obras, and Partido del Buen Gobierno benches. anp.pe · diariocorreo.pe · caretas.pe
[○ 1 SOURCE] The censure is linked to the government's response to insecurity and the murder of Susy Aponte Polo. anp.pe
[● 4 SOURCES] Interior Minister César Astudillo faces a motion of censure in the Chamber of Deputies. anp.pe · diariocorreo.pe · larepublica.pe · caretas.pe
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Ahora Nación party is divided over the motion of censure. larepublica.pe
[○ 1 SOURCE] Minister Marco Vinelli criticized the haste regarding the censure and interpellations.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Deputy Jaime Abensur supports César Astudillo's management, stating the Minister has presented a work plan and has dismantled criminal gangs. canaln.pe