Peru's Congress granted special powers to the Executive Branch to legislate on reconstruction matters as well as to close infrastructure and services gaps in the Inca country.
The initiative was passed Thursday by majority vote, after a fourth intermission, which enabled lawmakers to take on board the viewpoints expressed during the debate.
At the request of Ursula Letona, chair of the Constitution Commission, the Congress plenary
session approved the decision will not move on to a second voting round.
With special powers to legislate for a 60-day period, the Executive attempts to make a series of regulatory changes in the
country's reconstruction process —after Coastal El Niño phenomenon hit northern Peru last year— in order to speed it up.
He went on to say the current law does not reflect the exceptional nature of
reconstruction and the urgent need to restore the quality of life of citizens affected by
Coastal El Niño phenomenon, which was also exceptional.
The Executive requested special powers to Congress to legislate in key areas including
reconstruction, economy and competitiveness matters, State modernization, and fight against corruption.
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Publicado: 18/5/2018