Overview
- Coordinating prosecutor Jorge Chávez Cotrina warns that about 4,700 assistants and administrative staff would be dismissed starting in March without the requested funds.
- He says prosecutors' salaries may go unpaid nationwide from April, risking the effective inoperability of the Ministerio Público.
- The Fiscalía has formally asked the Ministry of Economy and Finance for an additional credit, with a decision still pending as officials seek meetings.
- An internal directive identified as Oficio 00042-2026 instructs units to evaluate a 50% cut to hiring requirements, signaling operational contraction.
- Official figures cited in coverage show a 2026 allocation of roughly S/2.87 billion, below the S/2.921 billion in 2025 and less than the amount requested by the institution.