Peruvian President Fujimori vows strong action against crime, promises justice system coordination

Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori declared that authorities will act with "great force" to ensure criminals end up in prison. Following a working meeting with the Peruvian Attorney General, Tomás Gálvez, at the Government Palace in Lima, Fujimori stressed the fundamental importance of inter-institutional coordination. "I want citizens to know that we will go with great force so that criminals end up in prison," she stated in a press release from the Peruvian Presidency. Fujimori added that her government will be an ally to the justice system, aiming to "help them, empower them, and give them the resources they need." She highlighted the government's focus on citizen security through dialogue tables designed to resolve and expedite justice, ensuring it is visible, felt, and faster. The President reiterated her "absolute respect" for the autonomy and independence of state powers and announced upcoming meetings with the President of the Judiciary, Janet Tello. Attorney General Gálvez presented a diagnosis of the Public Ministry's current situation and underscored the need for institutional strengthening and joint work with the Police to confront insecurity and criminality. He expressed his willingness to promote coordinated work with the Executive branch. The meeting also included Prime Minister Luis Galarreta and ministers of Interior, Defense, and Justice, along with other authorities. Earlier, the Justice Minister announced plans for "profound reforms" to Peru's Code of Criminal Procedure, which he believes has "failed" and "does not serve the purpose of justice." He compared Peru's system unfavorably with that of the United States, where judges can resolve cases in minutes, underscoring the urgency of reforming Peruvian legal rules. The minister also noted that Fujimori's government, which took office on July 28, has initiated a "new stage of reconciliation and the search for consensus" in the country.