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Peru’s Congress Formalizes Delegated Powers for Permanent Commission Through February 27, 2026

The move ensures continuity of legislative work during the recess under constitutional limits.

Overview

  • The resolution was published on December 5 in the official gazette El Peruano, confirming the delegation set to run from December 16, 2025 to February 27, 2026.
  • Lawmakers approved the measure a day earlier with 83 votes in favor, 14 against and no abstentions.
  • The Permanent Commission may address bills and legislative resolutions already on the Pleno agenda or incorporated by agreement of the Junta de Portavoces.
  • It is also empowered to process urgent proposals from the Executive under Article 105 of the Constitution.
  • Excluded under Article 101 are constitutional reforms, international treaties, organic laws, the Budget Law and the Law of the General Account of the Republic.