stated on Thursday that the Government's response to citizen insecurity will be firm and sustained, for which the operational capacity, intelligence, technology, and the presence of the Peruvian National Police (PNP) will be increased nationwide.
When presenting the 2026–2031 Government General Policy before the full Chamber of Deputies, the Cabinet chief explained that it is organized around five axes that reflect this new administration's priorities.
The first is to reduce citizen insecurity, which threatens the lives, integrity, and economic activities of the population.
"This Government will restore the authority of the (Peruvian) State and return to citizens the fundamental right to live and work without fear," Galarreta expressed.
In this regard, the Prime Minister stated that the response will be firm and sustained, with greater operational capacity, intelligence, technology, and police presence nationwide.
Likewise, the Cabinet chief said efforts will focus on the crimes that most affect Peruvians: extortion, contract killings, organized crime, illicit drug trafficking, and illegal economies.
"We will not allow criminal organizations to continue advancing while the State responds too late," Galarreta stated.
He mentioned that during the first 22 days of this administration, key meetings have been held, led by the President of the Republic, with the Armed Forces, the Peruvian National Police, the National Intelligence Directorate (DINI), the Judiciary, the Public Ministry (Prosecutor's Office), and other institutions.
Request for delegation of powers
The Prime Minister noted that the meetings have made it possible to compare proposals with those responsible for implementing security measures, as well as to identify problems faced by authorities in the justice system in addressing crime.
Among these, the Cabinet chief mentioned the Code of Criminal Procedure, which in certain cases allows offenders to avail themselves of measures that favor them.
The government's spokesman warned that one of the most frustrating experiences for a police agent who risks his life to apprehend a criminal is to encounter the same person back on the streets just a few hours later.
"That revolving door creates a sense of impunity that we can no longer tolerate," Galarreta said.
In this regard, he indicated that the Executive Branch has not yet submitted a request for legislative powers on citizen security, as it is fine-tuning details to effectively combat delinquency and crime.
"We are fine-tuning, exactly, where those problems are and how crime should be confronted. We have identified specific problems (...). This Government will set the record for presenting the legislative powers proposal faster than any in history," he pointed out.
Galarreta announced that the Armed Forces will play an important role in citizen security and the fight against crime.
He said a legal framework is being developed to prevent their members from facing endless criminal proceedings.
Publicado: 20/8/2026