Overview
- Official documents show each legislator is set to receive up to S/46,900 in December, combining salary, a matching December bonus, a congressional function bonus, a representation allowance and a S/1,900 electronic card.
- The Legislature is procuring 4,500 electronic consumption cards at S/1,900 each for staff and members, a purchase worth S/8.55 million with one‑year validity, security features, nationwide use and 24/7 customer support.
- The benefits are grounded in a collective bargaining accord valid through 2025, and the Comptroller does not intervene because the arrangements are internal to Congress and its union.
- The Mesa Directiva has initiated talks for the 2026–2027 collective agreement, signaling potential continuity or changes to the benefit scheme beyond this year.
- Reporting notes the card’s value has risen in recent years, with roughly S/24.66 million spent on these cards between 2023 and 2025, and Congress has requested S/700 million from the Executive to cover these and related obligations.