Peru bill proposes 8-year prison terms for assaults on teachers

Peru's Juntos por el Perú party introduced a bill to amend the Penal Code, creating specific penalties for assaults on teachers, directors, and educational staff in public and private schools, with up to 8 years for serious injuries. The proposal is in early legislative stage and faces debate; its passage and impact on crime deterrence are uncertain. This signals a legislative response to rising violence against educators in Peru.