Peru’s Ombudsman Challenges Petroperú Decree at Constitutional Court

Overview

• The Defensoría del Pueblo filed an unconstitutionality suit against Emergency Decree No. 010-2025 that governs Petroperú’s reorganization.
• It cites Article 60 of the Constitution and Law No. 28244, arguing a transitory decree cannot override Petroperú’s special regime or enable mass dismissals.
• Informe Defensorial No. 267 flags asset segmentation into “patrimonial blocks,” application of Legislative Decree 674, and ProInversión’s expanded role as steps toward a piecemeal sell-off.
• The action targets the president, the prime minister, and the PCM public attorney, and the ombudsman asked ProInversión to suspend actions related to Petroperú.
• The case is pending before the Constitutional Court, and opinion columns criticize Defensoría chief Josué Gutiérrez as the executive frames the move as a necessary restructuring for a firm in crisis.