Fujimori vows strong action against crime in Peru

President Keiko Fujimori of Peru has declared a firm commitment to combating crime, stating that authorities will act with significant force to ensure offenders are imprisoned. This declaration followed a working meeting with Peruvian Attorney General Tomás Gálvez at the Government Palace in Lima.

"I want citizens to know that we will act with great force so that delinquents end up in prison; for this, it is essential to coordinate among all institutions," Fujimori stated in a press release from the Peruvian Presidency. She emphasized that her government will be an ally to those within the justice administration system, aiming to assist, empower, and provide necessary resources.

"But the important thing here is to ensure citizen safety, and for that, we are coordinating dialogue tables to resolve, expedite, and make justice visible, felt, and faster," she added. Fujimori also reiterated her "absolute respect" for the autonomy and independence of state powers and announced upcoming meetings with the President of the Judiciary, Janet Tello.

Gálvez presented a diagnosis of the Public Ministry's current situation, highlighting the importance of institutional strengthening and joint work with the police to confront insecurity and criminality. He expressed his willingness to promote coordinated efforts with the Executive branch. The meeting also included Prime Minister Luis Galarreta and ministers from Interior, Defense, and Justice. Justice Minister Ernesto Álvarez announced plans for "profound reforms" to Peru's Code of Criminal Procedure, which he believes has failed. He noted that judges in countries like the United States can resolve cases in minutes, underscoring the urgency of reforming Peruvian legal rules. Álvarez also stated that Fujimori's government, which began on July 28, marks a "new era of reconciliation and of seeking, basically, consensus."