Peru: President Fujimori convenes ministers following events in Trujillo

Photo: Presidency of the Republic of Peru

Photo: Presidency of the Republic of Peru

00:00 | Lima, Aug. 31.

The President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, on Sunday evening convened an emergency meeting with Ministerial Cabinet members to address the events that recently occurred in the city of Trujillo.

Following her return to Lima after a working visit to Puno region, the Head of State began the aforementioned meeting at 7:30 p.m. (local time).

The meeting was attended by Cabinet Chief Luis Galarreta, as well as Ministers Rafael Belaunde (Defense) and Cesar Astudillo (Interior).

At the gathering, the authorities assessed the situation reported in Trujillo and the immediate measures to be taken by the Executive Branch.

Legislative powers

Last Friday, President Fujimori's Government submitted to Parliament a bill requesting the delegation of legislative powers, with the aim, among others, of legislating on citizen security and the fight against crime.

The timely approval of this initiative is essential to provide the Executive Branch with the necessary tools to more effectively combat crime and move forward, as swiftly as possible, in restoring peace of mind among Peruvian businesspeople, entrepreneurs, and families.

(END) NDP/JCR/MVB

Published: 8/31/2026