The Armed Forces in the control of internal order and in support of the Peruvian National Police for its reestablishment

Abstract

The increase of social conflict in Peru has prompted political decisions on the possible participation of the Armed Forces (Armed Forces), particularly the Peruvian Army (EP), in complex scenarios. It should be noted that there is a legal framework, Legislative Decree Nº 1095, which regulates such intervention through the declaration of a State of Emergency. However, regulatory gaps are identified related to the nature of the support to the National Police of Peru (PNP) and the specific tasks performed during the Emergency Regime contemplated in Article 137 of the Political Constitution of Peru (CPP). In this context, a theoretical review of the intervention of the Armed Forces in the control and reestablishment of internal order is carried out, based on a legal and conceptual analysis of current regulations. Likewise, key differences are established between Critical National Assets (CNA), strategic facilities, essential resources and Essential Public Services (SSPPEE), with the aim of proposing alternatives for a more effective participation in scenarios that could be recurrent. The proposal seeks to guarantee inter-institutional coordination between the Armed Forces, the PNP and other entities, optimizing military capabilities such as logistics, protection and technical support to face exceptional situations.