In Peru, a new anti-NGO law has raised alarms among human rights groups as it restricts civil society organizations from legally challenging the state over human rights violations. The bill, backed by a substantial vote in Congress, empowers the Peruvian Agency for International Cooperation (APCI) with more oversight, which activists argue jeopardizes NGO independence. Critics claim it could infringe on access to justice for victims, as it punishes NGOs for supporting legal cases against the government. Public sentiment towards the government is low, with approval ratings below 5%, amid increasing concerns regarding civil rights and press freedom.
Human rights groups express concerns that Peru’s new anti-NGO law hampers civil society's ability to challenge state actions, severely limiting access to justice for vulnerable populations.
The controversial law's backers argue it enhances transparency and controls foreign interference, but it may cripple NGOs and stifle accountability for human rights abuses.
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