San Martín Regional Government faces scrutiny over forest law support

The San Martín Regional Government in Peru is facing criticism regarding its stance on the proposed “anti-forest law 2.0” (PL 088/2026-2031-CD). While the region previously challenged similar forestry legislation before the Constitutional Court, current reports suggest the regional government has declared the new bill viable.

Concerns have been raised that the declaration of viability lacks a formal legal analysis and fails to incorporate the opinion of the Regional Environmental Authority. The current position appears to stem from a technical opinion by the Regional Directorate of Agriculture, which described the project as “pertinent” due to its provisions for titling land on slopes greater than 25 percent. Critics argue this contradicts previous regional efforts to protect forest lands as national heritage.