Peru President Keiko Fujimori granted 90-day legislative powers

Keiko Fujimori Peru legislative powers organized crime El Niño

The Peruvian government has officially enacted Law 32743, granting President Keiko Fujimori the authority to issue legislative decrees for a period of 90 days. The law covers 27 specific areas divided between public security and response to the El Niño phenomenon.

In the realm of public security, the executive can legislate on organized crime, migratory control, firearms regulation, and reforms to the national penitentiary system. The law also allows for the exceptional and temporary use of the Armed Forces to assist in the external security of penitentiary establishments if the National Police capacity is exceeded. Additionally, the government is authorized to create a registry for criminal organizations that utilize methods similar to terrorism.

Regarding the El Niño phenomenon, the powers focus on infrastructure, agriculture, and disaster prevention. The measure was approved by the Senate with 35 votes in favor, 18 against, and six abstentions. While the government argues these powers are necessary for a rapid response to rising crime and climate risks, opposition members and human rights activists have criticized the move, expressing concerns regarding potential abuses of power and the restriction of civil liberties.

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Armed Forces of Peru · Demus · El Niño · Keiko Fujimori · National Police of Peru · Peru · Senate of Peru

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[● 6 SOURCES] The law allows the use of the Armed Forces in security matters if the National Police capacity is exceeded. valor.globo.com · anp.pe · www.bahianoticias.com.br · brasilemfolhas.com.br · caretas.pe · +1 more
[● 2 SOURCES] The Senate approved the delegation with 35 votes in favor, 18 against, and six abstentions. anp.pe · www.bahianoticias.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] Human rights activists argue the government is using crime as a pretext to restrict civil liberties. confirmado.net · brasilemfolhas.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] The law permits the creation of a registry for criminal organizations using terrorism-like methods. valor.globo.com · www.bahianoticias.com.br · brasilemfolhas.com.br
[● 6 SOURCES] The executive can regulate migratory control, firearms, and the penitentiary system. brasilemfolhas.com.br · valor.globo.com · anp.pe · www.bahianoticias.com.br · caretas.pe · +1 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The Peruvian Senate approved a law delegating legislative powers to President Keiko Fujimori. brasilemfolhas.com.br · valor.globo.com · anp.pe · www.bahianoticias.com.br · caretas.pe
[● 5 SOURCES] The delegated legislative powers are valid for a period of 90 days. valor.globo.com · anp.pe · www.bahianoticias.com.br · caretas.pe · gestion.pe
[● 4 SOURCES] The powers include authority to legislate on organized crime and the El Niño phenomenon. brasilemfolhas.com.br · valor.globo.com · anp.pe · www.bahianoticias.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] The law covers 27 specific matters, including 12 related to public security and 15 related to climate and reactivation. anp.pe · caretas.pe
[● 3 SOURCES] The Senate approved the law with 35 votes in favor, 18 against, and six abstentions. anp.pe · www.bahianoticias.com.br · caretas.pe