Overview
- Prime Minister Ernesto Álvarez said the Executive is evaluating filings before the Constitutional Court to overturn laws it argues jeopardize fiscal equilibrium.
- A constitutional expert underscored that any legal action must be brought law by law, requiring targeted complaints rather than a single omnibus case.
- The Fiscal Council’s alert tallied potential annual costs near 36 billion soles, including an estimated 8.5 billion from the FONCOMUN expansion under Law 32387.
- Acting President José Jerí previously backed or signed several measures now under scrutiny, including tax and pension changes and CAS benefits proposals with multibillion-sol impacts.
- Álvarez voiced support for Julio Velarde to remain at the central bank, noting that the final decision will fall to the administration elected in 2026.