Interior Minister defends Óscar Arriola and states that to dismiss him “he has to die”, commit a crime or resign

Peruvian Interior Minister César Astudillo defended the continued tenure of Óscar Arriola as general commander of the National Police, stating that under current law, removing him before he completes his two-year term requires death, criminal activity, or voluntary resignation.

The official remarks clarify the legal restrictions governing high-ranking police leadership in Peru, underscoring the strict statutory limitations placed on the executive branch regarding the dismissal or replacement of the police commander.