Keiko Fujimori’s government seeks legislative powers to implement key reforms in Peru
One month after taking office, the President of Peru, Keiko Fujimori, has officially requested legislative powers from Parliament to implement structural changes in the country. This request, which was formalized after a period of adjustments and consultations, focuses on fundamental areas such as citizen security, the prison system, fiscal policy, and labor legislation.
Security and the penitentiary system: the pillars of the proposal
One of the most critical points of the request is the security strategy. The Executive proposes that criminal organizations be classified under the category of terrorism, seeking to toughen penalties and the prosecution of these gangs. Likewise, it aims to update the legal framework governing the use of force by the National Police and the Armed Forces, providing greater support for their actions on the streets.
Regarding the prison system, the current reality is alarming, with overcrowding that exceeds double the installed capacity. Given this, the Government projects:
- The construction of new prison facilities.
- The relocation of low-risk inmates to disused military barracks.
- The transfer of external prison control to the Armed Forces.
Transformations in the economic and labor sector
In the economic sphere, the Fujimori administration seeks to boost the private sector through incentives for the formalization of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In addition, there are plans to implement a system of productivity bonuses linked to work performance.
The Executive branch is also considering a reform to the holiday calendar. The measure proposes moving holidays that fall in the middle of the week to the nearest Monday, with the goal of promoting domestic tourism and minimizing disruptions to national productivity.
A challenge at the legislative level
The success of these reforms will depend on the Government’s negotiating capacity in Congress. The proposal must first overcome the Chamber of Deputies, where the ruling party does not have an absolute majority, representing the most significant obstacle before reaching the Senate. In the upper house, the president has the support of nearly half of the legislators, which makes political consensus indispensable for the approval of these powers.
In addition to these topics, the legislative package includes amendments regarding tax and agrarian matters, as well as new guidelines for water management and the granting of mining concessions in Peruvian territory.
