On 12 March 2025, Congress passed a series of restrictive measures targeting civil society organizations by amending the Law Establishing the Peruvian Agency for International Cooperation (APCI). These reforms expand government control and interference in civil associations, marking a significant shift toward a more restrictive environment that undermines their autonomy and independence.
Under the new law, APCI will require all civil society organizations receiving international cooperation funding to register and comply with a set of arbitrary regulations and disproportionate sanctions, threatening their long-term sustainability.
Despite strong opposition from civil society, the law was rushed through in a first vote without the possibility of a second debate. It now awaits either enactment or veto by the executive branch; otherwise, Congress may proceed with its promulgation.