Congreso de la República del Perú

Peru 2026 political transition and security agenda

276 clusters · 1078 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Keiko Fujimori faces criminal complaint in Peru

President Keiko Fujimori has expanded her security agenda to address rising violence, specifically targeting extortion and kidnapping. The administration is implementing an intelligence strategy to “choke off the funding

Peruvian congressional transparency and ethics issues

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Fuerza Popular legislators face scrutiny over campaign donor hiring and mining contributions

In August 2026, the Ethics Commission of the Peruvian Congress unanimously approved a rule requiring members to disclose their criminal and judicial backgrounds, as well as any previous investigations or professional sus

Peruvian Congress staff Movadef investigation

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Peruvian Congress employees linked to Movadef records

An investigation has identified at least ten employees within the Peruvian Congress whose names appear on records used by Movadef—described as the political wing of the terrorist organization Sendero Luminoso—during its

Peru labor ministry reform and EsSalud management scrutiny

8 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Peru labor council agrees on minimum wage formula and ILO support

In July 2026, former Labor Minister Jorge Villasante and Sutep secretary Lucio Castro alleged that the Ministry of Labor held “almost clandestine” meetings with the National Federation of Education Workers (FENATE), sugg

Controversy surrounding Peruvian Ombudsman Josué Gutiérrez

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Peruvian lawmakers seek removal of Ombudsman Josué Gutiérrez

Peruvian Ombudsman Josué Gutiérrez has come under intense political scrutiny following controversial remarks regarding the potential dissolution of Congress. Gutiérrez suggested that closing the legislature could lead to

Environmental and legal rights challenges in Peru and Mexico

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Environmental rights face challenges in Peru and Mexico

In Peru, the Executive Branch has requested a 120-day period of legislative powers from Congress. The Sociedad Peruana de Derecho Ambiental (SPDA) has warned that this request could threaten environmental protections, pr

Mishel Mancheno leadership of Ecuador National Assembly

3 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Mishel Mancheno advances Antimafia Law and security cooperation with Spain

Mishel Mancheno has resumed her role as President of Ecuador’s National Assembly following a maternity leave that began in June 2026. Her return concludes the interim leadership of Esteban Torres. Mancheno has outlined