UN Rapporteur Warns Peru Over Threats to Judges, Cuts to Magistrate Security

UN Special Rapporteur Margaret Satterthwaite warned Peru's government about threats to judges and the reduction of security for magistrate Salas Arenas. On July 9, 2026, the PNP cut his protection team from 14 to 8 agents and withdrew security vehicles without consultation. This raises concerns about judicial independence and state protection failures.

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