The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori Higuchi, asserted that the government will exercise its legitimate right to defend all Peruvians against public insecurity, through the application of the Constitution, the law, and the force of order.
In a column published in a local media outlet following her return from El Salvador, she noted that the trip was highly productive regarding the issues currently at the center of her government’s focus in Peru.
"I have made a commitment to take all necessary decisions and measures to restore order to our country... We have not sat idly by while waiting to be granted the necessary powers. Now, we will exercise our legitimate right to defend all Peruvians. We will make legitimate use of force: the force of the law, the force of the Constitution, and the force of order," she stated.
President Fujimori affirmed that while Peru and El Salvador are distinct countries—with different norms, laws, and current realities—they share a common vision: refusing to negotiate with criminals and establishing order.
"The formula may not be the same, but the core ingredient is: the resolve and courage to put an end to criminals. In the fight against crime, there can be no gray areas," she specified.
After highlighting El Salvador’s success in the "extraordinary reduction of crime," the Head of State clarified that every situation requires its own specific response. Therefore, it is essential to understand and analyze the tools employed, the associated costs, the institutional challenges, and the long-term sustainability of these measures.
"Unlike El Salvador, Peru has a larger territory and a greater population. Its geography, the extent of its borders, and its diverse social and cultural realities present very different challenges for the state’s presence and territorial control. There is no doubt that there are no 'one-size-fits-all' solutions—certainly not for issues as complex as these," she asserted.
In this regard, President Fujimori deemed it necessary to evaluate the measures that proved successful against crime in El Salvador and adapt them to Peru’s own reality.
She proposed "adjusting our legislation" to address the threats posed by organized crime, "isolating criminal ringleaders" through effective control within prisons, "promoting international cooperation," and "restoring order"—starting in schools and within families—through discipline, authority, and values.
"We Peruvians deserve to live and work without fear, and it is the state’s obligation to ensure that this is the case. Our country knows that this is achievable; we have done it in the past, and we will do it again," she affirmed.
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Publicado: 2/11/2026