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Peru Consumer Committee Approves Bill Allowing Water and Food at Concerts

The proposal now goes to the full Congress for debate and a vote.

Overview

  • The Consumer Defense Committee approved the consolidated draft by an 8–5 vote, combining bills 7887/2023-CR, 12963/2025-CR and 13062/2025-CR.
  • Organizers would have to allow sealed, transparent water bottles, set up free potable-water hydration points, permit food for personal consumption of similar type to in-venue offerings, and disclose container rules and in-venue prices in advance.
  • Indecopi is designated in the draft as the authority to supervise compliance if the measure becomes law.
  • Supporters frame the move as restoring balance for attendees facing high on-site prices, while opponents warn of possible impacts on freedom of enterprise and higher ticket costs.
  • Some outlets report the rules would apply to events with more than 500 attendees and include specified exceptions, a scope that remains to be confirmed in the Plenary text.