Prime Minister Luis Arroyo reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promoting coordinated and ongoing work within the National Citizen Security Council (Conasec) during its second regular session on April 29. The aim is to strengthen the implementation of the Multisectoral National Policy on Citizen Security through 2030, as well as related plans, programs, strategies, and projects focused on reducing insecurity.
Arroyo urged those involved in combating crime to reinforce inter-institutional coordination in order to lower crime rates. “Citizen security is one of the most important priorities for the government. We must continue working in the fight against delinquency, contract killings, and other crimes. The public demands immediate results,” Arroyo said.
The session was attended by ministers from Foreign Affairs; Defense; Economy and Finance; Justice and Human Rights; Interior; Foreign Trade and Tourism; Education; Health; and Culture. Also present were Ombudsman Josué Gutiérrez and General Commander of the Peruvian National Police Óscar Arriola.
Other authorities participating included officials from Labor and Employment Promotion; Development and Social Inclusion; Women and Vulnerable Populations; Transport and Communications sectors, as well as representatives from the Judiciary, Office of Public Prosecution, Association of Municipalities of Peru, National Commission for Development without Drugs (DEVIDA), National Penitentiary Council, and National Superintendency of Migration.
During the meeting, participants highlighted improved coordination among actors implementing citizen security policies up to 2030. This has led to progress in crime prevention efforts, criminal prosecution initiatives, and protection measures for vulnerable populations.
Results were also reported from implementing the National Plan for Citizen Security and Fight Against Crime 2026-2028. These include deploying 27 integrated task forces across 21 regions targeting areas with high crime rates. Arroyo said these interventions—in cities such as Lima, La Libertad, Piura, and Arequipa—are helping contain rising criminal activity: “We have found a way to curb advancing crime trends and must strengthen its implementation,” he said.
The session also emphasized consolidating local action plans promoted by regional governments while strengthening Barrio Seguro—a multisectoral strategy currently active in 123 vulnerable territories nationwide. Participants agreed that reinforcing coordination between levels of government is necessary to ensure sustainable results in preventing—and controlling—crime.
