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Categories: POLITICS

Peru deputy Harvey Colchado's police oversight

Entities: César Astudillo · Ministry of the Interior (Peru) · Óscar Arriola · Harvey Colchado · National Police of Peru (PNP)

Overview

Former National Police officer Harvey Colchado was sworn in as a deputy for the Ahora Nación party on 24 July 2026, pledging to improve the police, combat crime and corruption, and to strengthen security institutions.

Within days, Colchado, now second vice‑president of the lower house, announced he would monitor Interior Minister General César Astudillo and filed a disciplinary complaint against Police National Commander General Óscar Arriola, seeking suspension pending investigation. These actions illustrate his push for greater political control and oversight of Peru’s interior ministry and police leadership amid ongoing concerns about terrorism and police conduct.

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Harvey Colchado seeks oversight of Peru's Interior Minister and police chief

    Deputy Harvey Colchado pledges to monitor Interior Minister César Astudillo and filed a disciplinary complaint seeking suspension of police chief Óscar Arriola over alleged serious infractions.

  2. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Harvey Colchado sworn in as Peru deputy for Ahora Nación

    Harvey Colchado, former police officer, was sworn in on 24 July 2026 as an Ahora Nación deputy in Peru’s Congress, pledging police reform and anti‑corruption measures.

Sources

canaln.pe · caretas.pe · diariocorreo.pe