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Peruvian Congress spends 2.65 million soles on luxury dining hall renovations
The Peruvian Congress has faced scrutiny following reports that approximately 2.65 million soles were spent on the extensive renovation of its dining halls. The project, which was officially tendered as an 'integral maintenance service,' involved a complete restructuring of the spaces located under the Parque Congresal.
The renovation included replacing old tiles with sintered stone and porcelain, installing ornamental moldings with LED lighting, and adding decorative mirrors and carpets. A significant portion of the expenditure was directed toward a dining room reserved exclusively for lawmakers, which was outfitted with luxury items including Louis XV style furniture, carved wooden tables, and green leather chairs.
The project was approved in April 2026 by the Board of Directors led by then-president and current senator Fernando Rospigliosi. While some legislators defended the work as necessary modernization, others and legal experts have questioned the transparency of the contract. Legal specialist Cecilia Ruiz noted that the 'integral maintenance' designation did not accurately reflect the scale of the redesign and luxury upgrades performed.
Entities
Cecilia Ruiz · Congreso de la República · Cuarto Poder · Fernando Rospigliosi · Fuerza Popular · Peru
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Legal expert Cecilia Ruiz stated the contract did not adequately transparentize the redesign. larepublica.pe · gestion.pe
- [● 4 SOURCES] The project was officially tendered as an 'integral maintenance service'. n60.pe · diariocorreo.pe · larepublica.pe · gestion.pe
- [● 4 SOURCES] The renovation included replacing old tiles with sintered stone and porcelain flooring. n60.pe · diariocorreo.pe · larepublica.pe · gestion.pe
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Peruvian Congress spent approximately 2.65 million soles on dining room renovations. n60.pe · diariocorreo.pe · larepublica.pe · gestion.pe
- [● 4 SOURCES] The renovation was approved in April 2026 by the Board of Directors led by Fernando Rospigliosi. n60.pe · diariocorreo.pe · larepublica.pe · gestion.pe
- [● 3 SOURCES] The dining room for deputies and senators features Louis XV style furniture. n60.pe · diariocorreo.pe · gestion.pe
- [● 3 SOURCES] A separate dining area was renovated for parliamentary workers. n60.pe · diariocorreo.pe · gestion.pe
- [● 3 SOURCES] Lawyer Cecilia Ruiz stated that the contract did not transparently reflect a redesign. n60.pe · diariocorreo.pe · larepublica.pe
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Peruvian Congress spent approximately 2.65 million soles on dining hall renovations. n60.pe · diariocorreo.pe · larepublica.pe · gestion.pe
- [● 3 SOURCES] The exclusive dining room for lawmakers features Louis XV style furniture. n60.pe · diariocorreo.pe · gestion.pe