# Peruvian government policy and leadership scrutiny > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/peruvian-government-policy-and-leadership-scrutiny > Updated: 2026-08-24T10:50:51.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. The administration of Luis Galarreta Velarde has faced scrutiny regarding qualifications and policy accuracy. Initially, youth leaders from the Provincial Youth Council of Azángaro condemned Galarreta’s appointment as premier, noting he lacks a professional degree. They characterized the appointment as a “mockery” and called for merit-based public selection processes to replace political patronage. Later, Galarreta presented the 2026-2031 Government General Policy to the Peruvian Congress, proposing reforms in taxation, customs, labor, and public procurement. While the agenda aimed to reduce bureaucracy and address labor informality, subsequent fact-checking by PerúCheck identified three false statements and one imprecise statement within his presentation, including an inaccurate claim regarding delays in El Niño prevention works. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Luis Galarreta presents 2026-2031 Government General Policy in Peru Peruvian Premier Luis Galarreta Velarde presented the 2026-2031 Government General Policy, proposing tax and regulatory reforms. Fact-checkers identified several inaccuracies in his claims to Congress. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peru-premier-luis-galarreta-presents-2026-2031-government-policy ### 2026-08-02: Peruvian Youth Leaders Demand Merit‑Based Appointments After Premier’s Lack of Degree Peruvian youth council leaders denounces premier Luis Galarreta Velarde’s lack of a professional degree, demanding merit‑based public appointments and better job prospects for qualified professionals. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peruvian-youth-leaders-demand-meritbased-appointments-after-premiers-lack-of-degree --- Cite as: Peruvian government policy and leadership scrutiny. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/peruvian-government-policy-and-leadership-scrutiny