Overview
- Supreme Decree No. 016-2026-PCM, published Jan. 30 in El Peruano, formalizes a 60-day extension taking effect Feb. 5.
- The scope covers Pataz province and the population center of Chagualito in Sánchez Carrión.
- The Armed Forces hold internal-order control with National Police support under the Pataz Unified Command, operating under international human rights and use-of-force standards.
- A nightly curfew remains in the district of Pataz from 22:00 to 05:00 with exceptions for essential services and urgent medical needs including pharmacy access.
- Operational results must be reported to the Defense Ministry with a final report to the Presidency and Congress, and the decree bears the signatures of President José Jerí and key ministers.