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Weekly Report - 22 September 2016 (WR-16-37)
PERU: Fujimorismo takes firm action after defection
A congressional deputy for the main opposition Fujimorista Fuerza Popular (FP), Yeni Vilcatoma, has defected. While defections and floor crossing are common in Peruvian politics, it is unusual to see the FP succumb to internal conflict as the party has tended to show considerable unity. The FP will retain a simple majority in the 130-seat congress with 72 seats, but it moved swiftly to deter any other deputies that might be considering following suit. Using its dominance in congress the FP rushed through a bill at committee level barring any deputies who defect from joining another party or forming their own party.
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