Peru Senate begins selection of three Central Reserve Bank directors

The Peruvian Senate has launched the selection process to elect three directors to the Board of Directors of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP) for the 2026-2031 period. These three positions are specifically designated to the Legislative Branch, completing a seven-member board that includes four members appointed by the Executive Branch.

A total of 12 professionals have been proposed by six parliamentary groups. The candidates include:

• Renovación Popular: Juan José Marthans León. • Buen Gobierno: Javier Alfredo Escobal D’Angelo, José Antonio Fernández-Baca Llamosas, and Santiago Francisco Roca Tavella. • Fuerza Popular: Diego Macera Poli, Oswaldo Molina Campodónico, and José Ricardo Stok Capella. • Juntos por el Perú: Oscar Alfonso Bernardo Dancourt Masías, Kurt Johnny Burneo Farfán, and Raúl Eduardo Mauro Machuca. • Ahora Nación: Alejandro Adrián Granda Sandoval. • Obras: Gonzalo Alegría Varona.

Candidates must demonstrate expertise and competence in economics and finance, as well as moral solvency, in accordance with the Constitution, the Organic Law of the BCRP, and Senate regulations. The Special Procedures Commission is responsible for conducting the evaluation, which includes verifying requirements and assessing academic and professional backgrounds.