A new internal regulation in the San Isidro municipality in Peru has sparked controversy, with several councilors accusing it of limiting their oversight functions and access to information. The regulation establishes requirements for information requests, including a minimum vote from one-third of councilors, and outlines sanctions for actions considered disrespectful towards authorities. Councilors argue the regulation undermines their autonomy and conflicts with the Constitution and the Organic Law of Municipalities. They claim the process lacked transparency and proper debate.
The municipality defends the regulation, claiming it corrects previous deficiencies and aligns with the existing legal framework, specifically citing Law 31433. The municipality also argues that the regulation was previously approved by the councilors who are now objecting to it. A lawyer who drafted the regulation maintains it complies with the law and refutes the claims of unconstitutionality. Councilors plan to challenge the regulation legally.