met on Thursday at the U.S. Embassy in Peru with officials from the
The meeting focused on coordinating the implementation of ongoing cooperation activities between the two institutions, as well as initiatives planned for the coming months.
Through the INL section, the U.S. Government is funding 11 specialized workshops and training courses on combating organized crime included in the 2026 Academic Calendar of the Center for Justice and Human Rights Studies at the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights (Minjusdh).
The support was made possible through joint coordination between the two parties.
During the event, the Deputy Justice Minister thanked the U.S. Government for its support through its embassy.
Likewise, she highlighted the value of cooperation that translates into practical training for those handling these cases in the field.
The meeting also reviewed future lines of work within the scope of the Center for Justice and Human Rights Studies and the Deputy Justice Minister’s Office, which oversees the General Directorate of Criminological Affairs.
The 11 activities include six workshops on direct examination, cross-examination, and handling hostile witnesses in criminal proceedings, three workshops on complex issues related to the crime of money laundering, and two courses on asset forfeiture.
The workshops are intended for public defenders, judges, and prosecutors—both specialized and non-specialized—who, in addition to their regular duties, handle cases related to organized crime.
Decentralized training schedule
The asset forfeiture course has been underway in Iquitos since July 7, while the first workshop on direct and cross-examination will be held in Pucallpa on July 21 and 22.
The program will then continue in the cities of Tumbes, Cusco, Tacna, Iquitos, and Trujillo through November.
Workshops on money laundering will also be held in Huanuco, Arequipa, and Pucallpa on dates yet to be announced.
Each activity is delivered in a hybrid format and comprises 12 academic hours, combining virtual and in-person sessions.
The workshop format allows participants to analyze real cases and solve problems alongside instructors, unlike brief lectures focused on theoretical presentations.
Holding these workshops in various provinces addresses the need to close gaps in access to specialized training, promote consistent standards in the administration of justice, and respond to the specific characteristics of crime in each jurisdiction.
The Center for Justice and Human Rights Studies is the academic training body of the Minjusdh and serves as the focal point for the sector's legal training activities.