Peru Senate Constitution Commission suspends legislative powers debate

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The Senate Constitution Commission in Peru has suspended its debate on the Executive's request for delegated legislative powers due to a lack of quorum. The suspension follows a walkout by four opposition parties—Juntos por el Perú, Partido del Buen Gobierno, Ahora Nación, and Obra—who are protesting the inclusion of seven additional points in the draft that were not approved by the Chamber of Deputies.

Conflict erupted during the session when a point of order regarding the Senate's authority to modify the lower house's text was voted upon. While opposition members claimed the motion passed, Commission President Carlos Mesía declared it rejected, leading to further tension and the eventual departure of opposition senators.

Carlos Mesía stated he will not convene a new session until a consensus is reached regarding the specific topics to be debated. Meanwhile, Senator Martha Moyano of Fuerza Popular defended the ruling party's actions, remarking that “being authoritarian is not so bad” when necessary to advance legislative processes and maintain order.

Entities

Carlos Mesía · Carlos Mesía Ramírez · Chamber of Deputies · Fuerza Popular · Juntos por el Perú · Keiko Fujimori · Martha Moyano · Ministry of Housing · Patricia Iturregui · Peru · Senate Constitution Commission

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[● 2 SOURCES] Carlos Mesía will not convene a new session of the Constitution Commission until there is consensus among parliamentary blocs regarding the debate topics. guik.pe · gestion.pe
[● 2 SOURCES] Senator Martha Moyano stated that being authoritarian is not necessarily bad when it is necessary to make decisions and advance legislative processes. elbuho.pe
[● 3 SOURCES] The opposition claims the Senate is attempting to incorporate seven additional points into the legislative powers request that were not approved by the Chamber of Deputies. agendapais.com · hbanoticias.pe · canaln.pe
[● 3 SOURCES] Opposition parties Juntos por el Perú, Partido del Buen Gobierno, Ahora Nación, and Obra abandoned the Senate Constitution Commission session in protest. agendapais.com · hbanoticias.pe · elbuho.pe
[● 4 SOURCES] The Senate Constitution Commission suspended its debate on the Executive's request for delegated legislative powers until further notice due to a lack of quorum. altavoz.pe · hbanoticias.pe · agendapais.com · www.cronicaviva.com.pe
[● 3 SOURCES] A dispute arose during a vote on a point of order where the opposition claimed a victory, but the commission president declared it rejected. www.gatoencerrado.net · hbanoticias.pe · elbuho.pe