“I give you an off-the-record scoop: I am submitting my resignation at this time.. Petroperu and lack of transparency in some decisions. Yesterday was a complicated CdM (Council of Ministers),” read the WhatsApp message sent by the Minister of Economy and Finance, Alex Contreras, to La República. The official’s words, sent minutes before 8:30 am, […]
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2024 will bring an economic rebound that is insufficient to address social emergencies
The recession will leave us with a hangover so long that it cannot be compared to the one that welcomes millions of Peruvians in these first hours of the new year. Although the official data for 2023—by the INEI— it will only be known in February, it is expected that GDP fell between 0.6% and […]
AFP Retirement: what was the last debate on the release of the pension fund?
The proposals to authorize a seventh withdrawal from the Pension Fund Administrators (AFP) did not prosper in the Congress of the Republic. In nine ordinary sessions, the Commission on Economy, Banking, Finance and Financial Intelligence, chaired by parliamentarian César Revilla, from Fuerza Popularfailed to approve an opinion that meets the consensus of legislators and incorporates […]
Leave for death of relatives: how will it work?
In what cases does the new license apply? A few days ago, the Executive Branch regulated Law No. 31602, which allows workers in the private sector to access paid leave before the death of their parents, siblings, children or spouse. This measure was promoted by the Congress in order to promote equal rights, since only […]
Milei will send measures to Congress: “if they reject it I would call a plebiscite”
The Argentine president, Javier Mileiwill send a package of measures to Congress on Wednesday to be discussed in extraordinary sessions, indicated the presidential spokesperson, while thousands of people from different Trade union associations were protesting in the streets against a series of advertisements. “The text includes profound, necessary and urgent reforms in tax, labor, criminal, […]
CCL: BCRP, the only public entity approved by Peruvians; Congress, one of the worst
The Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP) is the only public entity that obtained a passing grade among 17 institutions evaluated according to the XXI Annual Survey of Executives 2022 (EAE 2023) of the Lima Chamber of Commerce (CCL). The survey, designed by the Interdisciplinary Development Consulting (CID), concluded that 76% of the executives consulted […]
GDP will fall 0.5% and poverty will reach 28.7% of Peruvians
The numbers speak: the Government of Dina Boluarte has not been able to straighten the economic course, since in 2023 the GDP will fall 0.5%, according to the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP). Under the tip of the iceberg, there is a complicated outlook for the new year, because fiscal rules will be broken […]
Congress makes official law that would double interest returned to bad taxpayers
Congress published at its insistence Law 31962, which ensures “sincere” interest for refunds of tax payments made improperly or in excess, refunds for withholdings or unapplied perceptions of the general sales tax and the corresponding for the update of fines. But the reality is different. From now on, the Peruvian State will have to pay […]
Congress approves raising the interest paid by Sunat for tax refunds
The Plenary Session of Congress approved by insistence, with 79 votes in favor, 28 against and 9 abstentions, the law that aims to sincere the interests of the refunds of tax payments made improperly or in excess, refunds for withholdings or non-applied perceptions of the general sales tax (IGV) and the corresponding for the updating […]
Influencers and businesses will no longer be required to place their RUC in digital advertising
Sunat wanted the services advertised on networks to have this information, but Congress approved its repeal by a majority because “it was going to create obstacles.” Join the La República WhatsApp channel Price of the dollar in Peru: what is the exchange rate quote this Wednesday, December 13? Christmas Bonus 2023: Government makes public sector […]