As part of his interpellation process before the Congress of the Republic, Minister Arista said that Petroperú demands “urgent actions”, for which the Executive evaluates governance measures that ensure the continuity of its operations. Join the WhatsApp channel The Minister of Economy and Finance, José Arista, assured that the Peruvian Government will not allow the […]
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No taxes will be charged on commissions for sending remittances to Peru
Congress approved an initiative that also empowers the Banco de la Nación to offer loans to Peruvians abroad. MEF warns of “fiscal sacrifice” and that companies will not reduce the commission they charge for remittances. Join the WhatsApp channel By a large majority, the Congress of the Republic approved an opinion that modifies the scope […]
Congress puts an end to spam calls: when it would come into effect and everything we know about its ban
Congress passed a law to eliminate spam calls, a problem that affects millions of users. The vote, carried out in the first instance, had the unanimous support of all legislators; However, the rule must still go through the board of spokespersons, pending a second vote in the plenary session. According to its main promoters, this […]
Hairdressers will pay 8% of the VAT: it will only help large franchises
Congress approved, in the first vote, an initiative that cuts the VAT rate for beauty salons. MEF warns that it will not impact small businesses. S/17 million per year will no longer be collected. Join the WhatsApp channel By majority, the Plenary of Congress approved, in the first vote, the replacement text of the opinion […]
They request to annul the vote of the Plenary that approved the pension reform law promoted by Fujimorism
The controversial pension reform was approved by the Plenary last Thursday, June 6, in an irregular vote. Only 38 parliamentarians supported the opinion of the Congressional Economic Commission amid shouts, complaints and blows on the benches. Following this decision, more than 20 legislators presented a motion of censure against the vice president of the Board […]
Congress will decide to reduce electricity rates for 8 million Peruvian families
The plenary session of Congress will decide next week whether almost 8 million Peruvian families, MSEs, SMEs and industries will pay much higher electricity rates in the coming years. This will occur if the modifications proposed by the Executive Branch through bill 4565 are not approved, which seeks to modify Law 28832 on the efficient […]
Reform would transfer S/1,830 million in favor of the AFPs
The consumption pension established in the pension reform promoted by the Congress of the Republic could transfer around S/1,830 millions of previously public resources towards AFPdespite the fact that the regulations themselves establish an opening of the pension market towards banks, municipal savings banks and other companies in the financial system. The ‘Modernization Law of […]
Congress ratifies pension system reform in second vote and blocks future withdrawals from the AFP
The law also establishes the questioned pension for consumption promoted by Fujimorism and prohibits those under 40 years of age from withdrawing all funds upon retirement. Join the WhatsApp channel With 38 votes in favor, 10 against and 16 abstentions, the Congress of the republic approved the questioned reform of the pension system in the […]
Congress approved the elimination of spam calls
Companies that do not respect the law will be fined more than S/2 million. Join the WhatsApp channel Unanimously, the Plenary Session of Congress approved the elimination of spam calls and messages in order to protect the emotional integrity of users. According to the president of the Consumer Defense Commission, Wilson Palacios, the companies have […]
Raquel Carrero: “Taking advantage of renewable energy will lower electricity rates for millions”
In Peru, the costs to generate electricity increase critically each year because the hydroelectric matrix is pressured by climate change. Raquel Carrero, general manager of the Peruvian Renewable Energy Association, asks to rescue a project stuck in Congress that allows more investments in wind and solar. —Why is the law not approved that allows the […]