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Peru’s Congress President Endorses Forceful Police Response Before Lima Marches

A video with Lima police commanders prompted accusations that he is usurping executive control of public security under Article 167.

Overview

  • Fernando Rospigliosi urged the National Police to act “with all energy to repress” those who attack officers during planned demonstrations in central Lima.
  • He appeared alongside Region Policial Lima commanders and said operatives were arranged to preserve order ahead of Friday’s mobilizations.
  • The march was called by transport representatives, university groups and members of the collective known as Generación Z.
  • Journalist Rosa María Palacios criticized the move as an improper intervention in policing, saying “he is not the president” and questioning the narrative about protest violence.
  • La República noted that Fuerza Popular had pledged not to lead a transitional government, highlighting concerns that congressional leadership is legitimizing police actions despite the constitution assigning security command to the presidency.