# Controversy surrounding Peruvian Ombudsman Josué Gutiérrez

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/controversy-surrounding-peruvian-ombudsman-josu-gutirrez
> Updated: 2026-09-08T18:12:07.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

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 increased popularity for President Keiko Fujimori, a statement the Obras Party labeled ‘undemocratic’. While the Defensoría del Pueblo defended the remarks as a ‘hypothetical analysis’ regarding institutional weakness, the controversy escalated into formal legal action.

Senator Mirtha Vásquez of the Ahora Nación party filed a constitutional complaint seeking Gutiérrez’s immediate removal and a 10-year disqualification from public office. The complaint alleges that Gutiérrez’s comments ignored constitutional provisions and accuses him of failing to monitor human rights violations during social protests in 2022-2023 and 2025. Furthermore, the legal challenge cites potential conflicts of interest involving his sister and his involvement in the Daniel Urresti case.

## Claims

- Senator Mirtha Vásquez filed a constitutional complaint against Ombudsman Josué Gutiérrez. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Vásquez requested the immediate removal and a 10-year disqualification from public office for Gutiérrez. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Gutiérrez allegedly made controversial statements regarding a potential dissolution of Congress by Keiko Fujimori. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The complaint alleges the Ombudsman failed to adequately address human rights violations during the 2022-2023 and 2025 protests. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The complaint includes allegations of conflict of interest involving the Ombudsman's sister, Sara Gutiérrez. (single source)
- Gutiérrez is accused of intervening in favor of the statute of limitations in the Daniel Urresti case. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Josué Gutiérrez faces removal request by Peruvian Senator

Peruvian Senator Mirtha Vásquez has filed a constitutional complaint to remove Ombudsman Josué Gutiérrez, citing human rights omissions and potential conflicts of interest.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/josu-gutirrez-faces-removal-request-by-peruvian-senator

### 2026-08-28: Peruvian Ombudsman faces calls for resignation over Congress remarks

Peruvian Ombudsman Josué Gutiérrez faces calls for resignation after suggesting a congressional dissolution could boost Keiko Fujimori's popularity, a claim the Defensoría del Pueblo says was taken out ofบริบท.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peruvian-ombudsman-faces-calls-for-resignation-over-congress-remarks

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