announced on Friday that the Executive Branch will request legislative powers from Congress to combat citizen insecurity.
"We will probably request legislative powers this week because we have identified a gap in criminal legislation," Balcazar said in an interview with Exitosa radio station.
The Head of State argued that both the Criminal Enforcement Code and the Criminal Procedure Code contain shortcomings and must be amended to strengthen efforts against crime, and, for example, to prevent extortion operations from continuing from within prison facilities.
"We are analyzing this issue to determine whether we can leave guiding principles for the next government to improve the country's prisons; this is a problem inherited from flaws in the design of the Criminal Enforcement Code and the Criminal Procedure Code," he stated.
The top official indicated that he has discussed the request for the delegation of legislative powers with Congress Chairman Fernando Rospigliosi, so that the matter can be addressed with the urgency it requires.
Separately, the President reaffirmed his administration's intention to unblock the Southern Gas Pipeline project, which has remained stalled since 2017.
"We are advancing several highly important agreements for the south. We will likely unlock the Southern Gas Pipeline this week," he said.
The Head of State emphasized that major national projects must continue, noting the importance of engaging in dialogue with candidates who advance to the runoff.
"We will assess how to reach consensus on large-scale projects that involve significant public indebtedness so that the next administration can govern while addressing these major demands," he indicated.
Amid the ongoing vote count, the top official urged citizens to remain calm and await the people's will as expressed at the ballot box.
Balcazar added that no decision has yet been made regarding the purchase of F-16 Block 70 fighter jets.
He did not rule out that the matter could be handled by the next government.
President Balcazar said the confidence vote granted by Parliament to the Cabinet has been a considered decision, in line with the explanation of the measures his government is promoting to carry out public works nationwide.
The Head of State also stated that the state-owned company Petroperu will not be privatized.
He added that the government remains in permanent session on the matter alongside the Cabinet members of Energy and Mines, Economy and Finance, and the Presidency of the Council of Ministers.