Alerta noticiosa – ley 31802 | Opinión | Diario Jornada
Peru’s Congress recently enacted Law 31802, which amends the Organic Law of the Executive Branch by mandating greater transparency in the operations of the Council of Ministers. This legislation requires the public disclosure of meeting agendas and the prompt publication of approved minutes on the Transparency Portal, except in matters involving national security. Additionally, it establishes eligibility criteria for ministers, disqualifying those with certain criminal convictions or other legal disqualifications, and assigns political responsibility to the Prime Minister for ensuring compliance. The article interprets this legal change as a necessary, albeit belated, measure to address the historical lack of accountability and the informal, populist practices that have characterized recent governments. By enforcing strict deadlines for documentation and publication, the law aims to replace ad hoc political maneuvers with structured, transparent governance. The author views this as a critical step toward restoring the dignity and seriousness of state administration, ensuring that executive decisions are made with clarity and are subject to public scrutiny. This development is highly relevant to open data initiatives because it legally institutionalizes the publication of high-level government decision-making processes. It provides a concrete legal basis for citizens, journalists, and civil society to access timely information about the executive branch’s strategic thinking. Furthermore, the law serves as a model for regional and local governments, encouraging a broader culture of transparency. Ultimately, it empowers open data advocates to demand not just the availability of data, but its immediate accessibility as a tool for monitoring public policy and strengthening democratic participation.
Source: jornada.com.pePublished on 2023-07-11
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