Peru's President Vows Strong Action Against Crime After Meeting with Attorney General

Peruvian authorities will act with "much force" to ensure criminals are imprisoned, President Keiko Fujimori declared following a working meeting with Attorney General Tomás Gálvez. The President emphasized the importance of inter-institutional coordination to combat crime effectively.

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I want citizens to know that we will go with much force so that delinquents end up in prison, for that it is fundamental to articulate among all institutions.

"I want citizens to know that we will go with much force so that delinquents end up in prison, for that it is fundamental to articulate among all institutions," Fujimori stated in a press release from the Peruvian Presidency. She assured that her government would be an ally to members of the justice administration system, providing them with support, empowerment, and the resources they need. The primary goal, she added, is to ensure citizen safety through coordinated dialogue tables aimed at resolving and expediting justice.

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But here the important thing is to ensure the safety of citizens, and for that we are articulating dialogue tables to resolve, expedite, and for justice to be seen, felt, and be faster.

During the meeting at the Government Palace in Lima, Fujimori reaffirmed her "absolute respect" for the autonomy and independence of state powers. She also announced upcoming meetings with the President of the Judiciary, Janet Tello, and other key officials. Attorney General Gálvez presented a diagnosis of the Public Ministry's current situation, highlighting the need to strengthen institutional work and collaboration with the police to tackle insecurity and criminality.

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I want citizens to know that we will go with much force so that delinquents end up in prison, for that it is fundamental to articulate among all institutions.

The meeting also included Prime Minister Luis Galarreta and ministers of Interior, Defense, and Justice. Earlier, Justice Minister Ernesto Álvarez announced his intention to promote "profound reforms" in Peru's Code of Criminal Procedure, which he believes has "failed." Álvarez drew comparisons with justice systems in other countries, such as the United States, suggesting that urgent reform of Peruvian legal rules is necessary for swifter judicial processes.

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But here the important thing is to ensure the safety of citizens, and for that we are articulating dialogue tables to resolve, expedite, and for justice to be seen, felt, and be faster.