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María Teresa Cabrera Sworn In to Lead Peru’s Justice Board, Vowing Independence

She pledged impartial decisions to rebuild trust in a justice system facing a reputational crisis.

Overview

  • Cabrera took office as president of the National Board of Justice with a public oath on January 6, promising independence, impartiality and respect for due process.
  • She ruled out internal persecution, stating there will be no “witch hunts” and that each case will be evaluated with objectivity, reasonableness and proportionality.
  • The ceremony drew top officials, including interim attorney general Tomás Gálvez Aladino, Prime Minister Ernesto Álvarez and Constitutional Court president Luz Pacheco.
  • She reported inheriting a heavy caseload of 108 disciplinary procedures, 36 preliminary investigations and 226 complaints, many close to expiration.
  • Víctor Chanduví Cornejo will serve as vice president, and Cabrera’s term runs through January 5, 2027, a period she framed as crucial for restoring institutional credibility.