Peru government

Peru is a republic with its government organized as a unitary presidential representative democratic republic. The president of Peru, who is both the head of state and head of government, exercises executive power through their cabinet ministers while legislative power is vested in the unicameral Congress. Legislative elections are held every five years to elect members to Congress and local governments have been established throughout each region for municipal-level governance.

The current President of Peru is Francisco Sagasti who assumed office on November 17th 2020 following Manuel Merino’s resignation amid protests over his decision to dissolve the Peruvian congress earlier that month; this move was deemed unconstitutional by several political figures including some within Merino’s own party. His immediate predecessor Martín Vizcarra had also resigned due to allegations of corruption and scandal amidst an ongoing constitutional crisis involving opposition from lawmakers in congress towards his proposed reforms package which would limit congressional powers in favor giving more autonomy to regional governments.

Constitutionally speaking, Peru operates under 1979 constitution modeled after France’s Fifth Republic system which allows for civil liberties such as freedom of speech, free practice religion and peaceful assembly among others though these freedoms are not always practiced or respected fully according international media watchdog organizations like Reporters Without Borders (RWB). In addition there exists strong restrictions on press censorship laws against journalists found guilty publishing materials deemed “contrary national interests or morality.” Additionally human rights activists point out lack respect human dignity particularly indigenous populations especially those living remote jungle regions where land disputes between oil companies often result violence retribution police forces representing either side.

In terms economic policy taxation plays major role sustaining public services programs however recent history has shown disparities levels collected income depending geographical location filing status one individual company may possess higher rate than another leading cases unequal access resources allocated citizens areas need most help boosting development projects infrastructure repairs etc… Furthermore it must be noted although official currency known soles many poor households rely barter transactions goods services sustain basic needs daily life thus creating additional complications when tracking GDP growth other indicators macroeconomic stability since money does change hands directly involved parties transaction agreement itself only indirectly affects overall economy at large scale even if originally sourced same source funds – agricultural produce instance example could used purchase food medicine thereby providing two separate benefits individuals families themselves .