Overview
- President José Jerí said Law 32490 will take effect once published in El Peruano, with officials signaling activation between January 18 and 19 following Cabinet approval of its regulations.
- The Ministry of Transport and Communications is issuing a supreme decree barring two occupants on a motorcycle as a security measure tied to recent extortion and contract killings.
- Authorities outlined penalties of 660 soles and 50 license points for a first violation and 1,320 soles and 60 points for repeat offenses, with officials indicating possible license cancellation for recidivists.
- Law 32490 launches the GIES interinstitutional unit of police, prosecutors and judges, adds financial-intelligence tracking of extortion payments, enables expedited asset forfeiture, and creates a state risk fund for affected businesses.
- Motorcyclist groups and regional leaders, notably in Piura where about 8,000 depend on informal moto taxi work, threaten protests and legal action as security experts warn limited police capacity could blunt the measures.