Peru's Ministry of Labor and Employment Promotion announced on September 3 that Labor Minister Juan Sheput will present a proposal to the National Council for Labor and Employment Promotion (CNTPE) to mitigate the impact of the El Niño phenomenon on employment and family incomes. ^[1] ComexPerú, the Society of Foreign Trade of Peru, issued a statement on September 1, 2026, endorsing the Peruvian Executive's request for special legislative powers. ^[2] Premier Luis Galarreta stated that the executive's proposal to classify criminal organizations as terrorists will allow the Armed Forces to act with greater confidence against these groups in support of the National Police. ^[3] The government plans to reinforce coordination with regional and local governments to execute preventive actions and generate temporary employment through the Llamkasun Perú program to support vulnerable families. ^[4] The proposed measures include identifying regions and economic sectors with higher exposure to El Niño and establishing actions to preserve employment continuity and facilitate the recovery of affected productive activities. ^[5] ComexPerú argued that citizen security must be a priority in the legislative agenda because insecurity affects families and entrepreneurs. ^[6] The business group stated that the country requires simpler rules, fewer barriers to production and investment, and a state that facilitates formalization and growth. ^[7] The organization proposed eliminating bureaucratic barriers and simplifying regulations to facilitate economic activity and formalization. ^[8]