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Significance
In particular, they point to congressional moves that threaten the independence of the judiciary and the electoral authorities. These centre on the investigation currently under way into members of the National Judicial Board (Junta Nacional de Justicia, JNJ), the entity responsible for judicial appointments.
Impacts
Attempts to mobilise protest against Congress are unlikely to succeed.
Increased international criticism of Peru is in prospect.
Parties of the extreme left will continue to find common cause with those of the far right in asserting congressional power.
Keywords:
Peru,
LA/C,
politics,
election,
emergency,
government,
human rights,
judicial,
legislation,
opposition,
party
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