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Peru Postpones Public Launch of 2026–2028 Citizen Security Plan as Congress Sets Censure Debate

Officials report consensus approval plus 132 interventions, with new legal tools for high‑impact crimes.

Overview

  • The Presidency informed press that the plan’s public presentation, slated for Feb. 13, will occur next week after a late schedule change.
  • Interior Minister Vicente Tiburcio said the plan was approved by consensus at Conasec and assigns measurable indicators to track results.
  • The strategy outlines 132 strategic interventions, including 49 led by the National Police focused on prevention, intelligence and criminal investigation.
  • Justice Minister Walter Martínez announced a legislative decree creating a specialized subsystem for crimes such as extortion, sicariato, kidnapping and qualified homicide.
  • The package also criminalizes illegal telecom services in prisons and establishes an extreme‑security closed regime for high‑risk inmates, while critics like Lima’s mayor question the plan’s specificity.