Marco Vinelli Ruiz, the Minister of Agrarian Development and Irrigation of Peru, stated on August 31, 2026, that he does not believe anyone in the Congress of the Republic will oppose the approval of the government's delegation of powers regarding public security. ^[1] The Defense Commission summoned ministers Astudillo and Belaúnde to discuss the national strategy against crime. ^[2] The delegation request includes provisions to designate groups hostile to criminal organizations so that the Armed Forces can conduct intelligence operations and combat them correctly. ^[3] The government's request for the delegation of legislative powers was presented on Friday and includes eight topics, with the first being public security, where the minister is making several requests for the Congress to grant these powers. ^[4] The Presidency of the Council of Ministers (PCM) presented the legislative delegation project to the Chamber of Deputies on Friday for a period of 120 days, pursuant to Article 107 of the Constitution. ^[5] Ministers Astudillo and Belaúnde were specifically cited for their roles in the strategy against delinquency. ^[6] The Defense Commission is reviewing the effectiveness of the current anti-crime measures implemented by the government. ^[7] This development underscores the government's continued focus on combating rising crime rates in Peru. ^[8]