# Legislative and judicial developments in Peru and Spain

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/legislative-and-judicial-developments-in-peru-and-spain
> Updated: 2026-10-20T14:18:54.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

In Peru, political tensions have intensified within the Senate’s Constitution Commission. Disputes have emerged regarding the Senate’s authority to ‘modify’ legislation sent by the Chamber of Deputies, specifically concerning whether the Senate can introduce new matters not found in the original proposals. Additionally, the Ethics Commission of the Chamber of Deputies has moved to suspend Deputy Julián Pérez Mallqui for 120 days following allegations of violence, while also approving investigations into Pérez Mallqui and Deputy Catherin Palomino regarding irregular hiring practices.

In Spain, the upcoming general elections on November 29 are expected to impact the Constitutional Court. The Senate is tasked with appointing four new magistrates to replace expiring terms. The resulting parliamentary composition may determine if the current progressive majority in the Court is replaced by a coalition of PP, Vox, and UPN, which could alter judicial stances on amnesty laws and other high-profile rulings.

## Claims

- The Mexican Chamber of Deputies approved a report to create the crime of ‘sports corruption’. (single source)
- The proposed Mexican law suggests prison sentences of 2 to 12 years for sports corruption. (single source)
- Peru's Ethics Commission recommended a 120-day suspension for Deputy Julián Pérez Mallqui. (single source)
- The Costa Rican Human Rights Commission approved a two-month investigation into Ariel Robles Barrantes. (single source)
- Manuel Courel accused the Tucumán prosecutor of protecting Raquel Graneros. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Legislative developments in Mexico, Peru, Costa Rica, and Argentina

Legislative updates include Mexico's proposed sports corruption laws, Peru's suspension of Deputy Pérez Mallqui, Costa Rica's investigation into Ariel Robles, and corruption allegations in Argentina.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/legislative-developments-in-mexico-peru-costa-rica-and-argentina

### 2026-10-18: Legislative and judicial shifts emerge in Peru and Spain

Political developments in Peru highlight legislative disputes over Senate authority, while Spain's upcoming elections may shift the ideological balance of its Constitutional Court through new judicial mandates.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/legislative-and-judicial-shifts-emerge-in-peru-and-spain

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