Peru budget dispute: Chamber president challenges senator over unilateral debate handling

Óscar Reto, president of Peru's Chamber of Deputies, publicly criticized Senator Miguel Torres for allegedly managing the 2027-2028 budget debate unilaterally, scheduling a Directing Commission session without ensuring full deputy participation. Torres, of the Fujimorista bloc, announced a S/400 million cut to El Niño response funding. The dispute signals intra-branch friction over budget process control and could delay or alter fiscal priorities.

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