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Peru legislative process disputes

Overview

In late July 2026, the Peruvian Senate barred journalists from the chamber while members voted on the Mesa Directiva for the 2026‑2027 term, prompting the National Association of Journalists of Peru to criticize the lack of media access and call for safeguards for press work during high‑profile sessions.

A few days later, the executive branch under President Keiko Fujimori announced a postponement of its draft request for new legislative powers. The Council of Ministers cited ongoing inter‑ministerial reviews and a need to fine‑tune the proposal before presenting it to Congress, while also dismissing speculation about the closure of the Lugar de la Memoria, Tolerancia e Inclusión Social.

Together, the incidents illustrate mounting tensions between Peru’s legislative and executive branches over transparency, procedural control, and the scope of governmental authority.

Entities

National Association of Journalists of Peru (ANP) · Alberto Beingolea · Keiko Fujimori · Peruvian Senate · Congress of Peru

Timeline

  1. 14 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Peru's executive postpones review of legislative powers request

    Peru's government delays its request for legislative powers to Congress as ministries, including Culture Minister Alberto Beingolea, review and amend the draft, and denies plans to close the LUM.

  2. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Peru Senate denies journalists access to Mesa Directiva vote

    Peru's Senate blocked journalists from covering the 2026‑27 Mesa Directiva vote, prompting the ANP to call the move a “gesture of opacity” and demand better media access.

Sources

altavoz.pe · capital.pe · diariocorreo.pe · ellibertario.com · gestion.com.pe · larepublica.pe · n60.pe