News Summary: Politics, Security, and Services in Peru and the Region
Peruvian politics is experiencing moments of great activity ahead of the upcoming elections. The Municipality of Lima denied candidate Roberto Sánchez permission to close his campaign in the Historic Center, so his group will concentrate in the south of the country. For her part, Keiko Fujimori announced that she will hold a rally in the district of Ate. In this electoral context, the teachers' union SUTEP has decided to remain neutral, while other unions such as the CGTP have expressed their support for Sánchez.
In the governmental sphere, important news occurred with the resignation of José Fernando Reyes Llanos from the position of Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism. His departure occurs amidst controversy over the delay in the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Peru and Brazil. In his resignation letter, the former minister mentioned discrepancies regarding how international agreements are handled and their transparency.
Citizen security remains one of the greatest concerns in the country. A recent study reveals that extortions have increased by 20% in Peru. This situation seriously affects small businesses and grocery stores, which must allocate up to 10% of their monthly income to pay for private security, limiting their growth capacity and the creation of new jobs.
Criminal violence has also left sad news this week. In the district of Comas, a shooting attack ended the lives of two people and left a third person injured. On the other hand, in the justice system, the Judiciary ordered nine months of preventive detention against Alexis Alcántara. He is being investigated for a double homicide that occurred in the San Martín region, and authorities consider there to be a high risk of flight.
Regarding economy and regional development, useful information has been disseminated for private sector workers on how to calculate the July 2026 bonus. This labor benefit is highly anticipated during the National Holidays. Meanwhile, at the international level, Chile has presented an ambitious plan to modernize its military industry toward the year 2030, seeking to improve its technology and ensure the financing of its Armed Forces.
Finally, there are important notices for residents of the capital. The company Pluz reported that there will be scheduled power outages in several districts of Lima and Callao between June 4 and 6 due to maintenance work. To compensate for these difficulties, a district of Metropolitan Lima will organize a free veterinary campaign this Friday, June 5, where residents can bring their pets to receive medical evaluations and deworming at no cost.