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Strengthening parliamentary diplomacy in Peru’s new bicameral era

July 3, 2026 | Activity

Man in a suit gives a speech at a podium; backdrop reads'Programa de inducción para diputados y senadores electos' with a Peruvian flag nearby.

Parliaments play a vital role in connecting regional discussions with national priorities and translating international cooperation into meaningful democratic action.

With this objective, Senator Iván Flores García (Chile), President of ParlAmericas, and Anabella Zavagno, Deputy Director General of the organization, participated in the Induction Program for Senators and Members of the Chamber of Deputies elected for the 2026-2031 parliamentary term, organized by the Congress of the Republic of Peru in Lima.

ParlAmericas’ participation took place at a significant moment for democracy in the country: the return to a bicameral legislature with the re-establishment of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies. This process has provided an opportunity to reflect on how the international work of parliament can enrich public debate, strengthen parliamentary oversight, and support legislative work that is more closely connected to regional realities and shared priorities.

During his presentation on parliamentary diplomacy, Senator Flores emphasized that these efforts should not be viewed as complementary or ceremonial activities, but as an essential dimension of parliamentary work. In areas such as public security, migration, digital transformation, trade, human rights, public health, and sustainable development, international decisions have tangible impacts on people’s lives. In this context, parliaments play a critical role in reviewing international commitments and overseeing the State’s international engagement.

The visit also included working meetings with national authorities, diplomatic representatives, and strategic partners on ParlAmericas’ work and opportunities for collaboration on issues of shared interest. These discussions allowed for the deepening of institutional cooperation and advancement of existing memoranda of understanding and partnership agreements focused on democratic governance, institutional strengthening, and sustainable development.

As Peru enters this new bicameral phase, ParlAmericas reaffirms its ongoing willingness to support the Peruvian Congress in its priorities, reflecting a commitment to parliamentary diplomacy that promotes democratic pluralism and the development of legislative responses to shared challenges in the region.

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