Peru Congresswoman Proposes Life Imprisonment for Corrupt Police Officers

Congresswoman Catherin Palomino introduced a bill to amend Article 46-A of Peru's Penal Code, imposing life imprisonment for police officers convicted of bribery, kidnapping, or extortion committed from their position. The proposal follows a series of PNP corruption cases, signaling a legislative push to deter police misconduct. Its passage remains uncertain amid broader penal reform debates.