Human rights organizations in Peru have strongly condemned a controversial reform to the country’s law on international cooperation, passed by Peru’s Congress on Wednesday. The reform imposes significant restrictions on non-governmental organizations (NGOs), including banning them from taking legal action against the state for human rights abuses. Critics argue this could severely impede efforts to defend vulnerable communities and combat corruption. The legislation also increases scrutiny on foreign funding sources for NGOs, leading to claims that it undermines the right to defense and judicial protection. Proponents of the reform, however, argue that it enhances transparency and addresses issues related to accountability and tax compliance among NGOs. The government now has two weeks to enact the bill or send it back to Congress with revisions.

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