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Congress Fiscalization Panel Sets Vote to Invite Interim President Over Unofficial Meeting

Lawmakers seek transparency around the San Borja encounter, including the attendees, the topics discussed, plus any role by China’s embassy.

Overview

  • The commission confirmed it sent a formal letter to the Government Palace requesting details of President José Jerí’s meeting with a businessman of Chinese origin.
  • An extraordinary session will debate and vote on inviting Jerí to appear before the Fiscalization and Contraloría commission to address the encounter.
  • Jerí has acknowledged the meeting as an error and said he will submit his response to Congress in writing.
  • The panel approved summoning the economy and energy ministers to explain execution of Decree of Urgency 010-2025 and transfers exceeding 470 million soles for Petroperú’s reorganization, including 86 million for studies and 240 million for personnel reduction.
  • Commission leaders said they could seek special investigatory powers from the Plenary if indications of public-interest irregularities emerge, while also calling the interior minister to report on security measures and an Antonov An-74 purchase for the police.