Congress of the Republic of Peru

Local namePalacio Legislativo del Perú
LocationBarrios Altos, Lima, Peru

The Congress of the Republic of Peru is the unicameral body that assumes legislative power in Peru.

Congress' composition is established by Chapter I of Title IV of the Constitution of Peru. Congress is composed of representatives who sit in congressional districts allocated to each region, as well as two special districts, Lima Province and Peruvian citizens living abroad, on a basis of population as measured by the Peruvian Census in multi-member districts. The number of voting representatives is fixed by the Constitution at 130. Pursuant to the 2017 Census, the largest delegation is that of Lima Province, with 36 representatives.

Congress is charged with the responsibility to pass laws and legislative resolutions, as well as to interpret, amend, or repeal existing laws.

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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congress_of_the_Republic_of_Peru

Official Website http://www.congreso.gob.pe/_ingles/guia.htm

Email visitas@congreso.gob.pe

Phone +51 1 1 311 7777

Coordinates -12°2'52.848" N -77°1'31.13" E

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