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Peru’s Constitution Committee Approves 2026 Bicameral Rules, Ends Virtual Sessions

A separate vote on caucus formation rules, including party‑switching limits, is scheduled for September 19.

Overview

  • By majority vote, the Comisión de Constitución endorsed three regulations for the restored bicameral Congress that will begin operating in July 2026.
  • The approved texts eliminate remote sittings, with chair Arturo Alegría arguing that in‑person debate strengthens institutional work and avoids connectivity problems.
  • Articles governing the creation and composition of parliamentary groups were set aside and will return under a unified draft for deliberation and a vote on Friday.
  • Alejandro Cavero proposed allowing defecting or expelled legislators to join another caucus a single time and seek leadership roles after a waiting period.
  • The package adds procedural rules: at least five signatures for bills within a caucus, mandatory attendance of regional governors when summoned by the Chamber of Deputies, Senate Intelligence Committee consultation on relevant bills, and seven representation days for the Peruanos en el Extranjero seat.