Peru Roundup: Hundreds of teachers dismissed, statute of limitations, presidential approval

Hundreds of teachers dismissed over abuse

Peru dismissed 328 teachers from the province following hundreds of cases of abuse by teachers. Education Minister Morgan Quero separated 207 teachers from Metropolitan Lima and 121 teachers from Condorcanqui in the Amazonas region, northern Peru. The incidents occurred between 2010 and 2024 in Condorcanqui, one of the seven provinces in the Amazonas department. According to TeleSur, Quero has blocked teachers with complaints in the Amazon region, ensuring they cannot be hired in other Local Educational Management Units. He also announced plans to build three new student residences in Condorcanqui and work to improve conditions.

300 million euros digital transformation credit from German bank

Peru secured 300 million euros in credit from German bank KfW for a digital transformation programme. The 15-year credit will have a 6-month Euribor rate plus a fixed margin. The details of the programme were not published. However, the Latin nation’s economy minister estimated that the nation achieved a 4.5-5% year-on-year growth in May.

Introduction of statute of limitations for crimes against humanity

Peru's Congress passed a law with a statute of limitations for crimes against humanity committed before 2002. The law has drawn criticism and could impact 550 victims and 600 cases. If signed by the President, it could lead to impunity for crimes committed during the armed conflict from 1980 to 2000. The law was proposed by the People's Power party, led by former President Fujimori's daughter. The victims were caught between the security forces and the rebels, leading to about 70 thousand deaths.

Peru and Ecuador to join forces

Peru and Ecuador have agreed to work together on fighting transnational organised crime and exploring opportunities for oil integration. The leaders discussed cooperation on migration, illegal mining, and the possibility of processing Ecuadorian oil in Peru's Talara refinery. This collaboration comes as Peru's state-run oil firm, Petroperu, grapples with financial challenges.

President and Congress and record worst approval figure

The President of Peru Dina Boluarte and the Peruvian Congress have received record-low approval ratings of 4% and 5% respectively, according to a survey by the Institute of Peruvian Studies. The study also found that 94% of respondents do not support the management of the legislature. The south of the country showed the highest disapproval of Congress at 95%. 40% of respondents believe that the congressmen have the most power in Peru, with 81% thinking they abuse their power.