Experts of the Committee on Migrant Workers Commend Peru on Assistance to Peruvian Nationals Detained Abroad, Raise Questions on the Treatment of Venezuelan Migrants and Migration due to Climate Change
The Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families today concluded its consideration of the second periodic report of Peru, with Committee Experts commending Peru on the assistance provided to Peruvian nationals abroad, while raising questions on the treatment of Venezuelan migrants, and on climate change-driven migration.
Edgar Corzo Sosa, Committee Expert and Country Rapporteur, said he had been positively struck by information in the report relating to Peruvians detained abroad who were awaiting expulsion proceedings. Between 2023 and 2024, assistance was provided to more than 5,000 Peruvian nationals detained abroad. If this was for language assistance, this was a good practice which should be taken due note of.
Pablo Ceriani Cernadas, Committee Expert and Country Rapporteur, said the deportation of the Haitian and Venezuelan population, particularly in the context of the crises in the region, was striking. Could the delegation comment on this?
Mohammed Charef, Committee Expert and Country Rapporteur, said since the situation in Venezuela had erupted, there had been more than 1 million Venezuelan asylum applications and a huge outflow of Venezuelans. Unfortunately, Peru’s exceptional humanitarian response came to an end in 2018, moving from an open migration policy to a restrictive one, with visas required for entry and expulsions. It seemed that this was a situation which had led to an amassing of Venezuelan migrants in border areas. Could the delegation comment on this?
Mr. Corzo Sosa said there was a plan of action to prevent forced migration as a result of climate change, which was of great interest to the Committee and the whole of the United Nations. Could more details be provided about how Peru was highlighting the link between migration and climate change?
Mr. Charef said Peru was a victim of climate change effects, including El Nino and La Nina. What action had been taken by Peru to overcome these challenges? What was being done globally to recognise the legal status of climate refugees?
Responding, the delegation said in June 2019, it was determined that Venezuelans were required to have a specialised visa, with a view to having a regular, safe and orderly migration policy. Before this requirement, Venezuelans could come into Peru without a visa. The increased levels of criminality and insecurity were something being dealt with by the Peruvian society. There had been more than 1,900 cases of deportation and compulsory exit. The Government had put in place measures to combat racism and xenophobia. Last year, more than 5,000 Venezuelans were granted refugee status.
The delegation said the Government was making an effort to implement an action plan to deal with forced migration due to climate change and had published an action plan which focused on caring for the displaced population, intervention, and care for internally displaced persons. This was done in conjunction with regional Governments. There was a national plan for adaptation to climate change, which aimed to implement 84 adaptation measures at the national level and looked at current and future losses as a result of climate change.
Presenting the report, Juan Carlos Delgado Guerrero, Head of the Department of Migration Policy of the General Directorate of Peruvian Communities Abroad and Consular Affairs and head of the delegation, said Peru was currently experiencing a complex migratory dynamic, characterised by being simultaneously a country of origin, transit, destination and return. It was estimated that there were around 1.8 million foreigners residing in the national territory, while approximately 3.5 million Peruvians were abroad.
The National Migration Policy 2017-2025 was in the process of being updated, taking into account the changes in migration matters over the last decade, and was expected to be completed in the first half of 2025. Peru’s Migrant Assistance Centre was recognised as a good practice in public management by the organization Ciudadanos al Día and the International Organization for Migration.
In concluding remarks, Mr. Ceriani Cernadas said over the past six years, Peru had seen huge changes in its migratory profile. In a short amount of time, it had become a country of destination and transit for a huge number of people in a difficult situation, which came with many challenges. The protection of rights was key to improving the living situation of all of those in Peru.
In his closing remarks, Mr. Guerrero thanked the Committee for the valuable exchange which had been enriching. The State was committed to the rights of migrants and their families and would work to strengthen protection mechanisms, improve regularisation processes, and implement policies facilitating the effective integration of migrants.
The delegation of Peru was comprised of representatives from the General Directorate of Peruvian Communities Abroad and Consular Affairs; the National Institute of Statistics and Informatics; the National Registration; and the Permanent Mission of Peru to the United Nations Office in Geneva.
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Report
The Committee has before it the second periodic report of Peru (CMW/C/PER/2).
Presentation of Report
JUAN CARLOS DELGADO GUERRERO, Head of the Department of Migration Policy of the General Directorate of Peruvian Communities Abroad and Consular Affairs and head of the delegation, said Peru was currently experiencing a complex migratory dynamic, characterised by being simultaneously a country of origin, transit, destination and return. It was estimated that there were around 1.8 million foreigners residing in the national territory, while approximately 3.5 million Peruvians were abroad. This reality had prompted the development of a comprehensive migration management that included the strengthening of consular services for the protection of nationals abroad, the implementation of mechanisms for migratory regularisation, and the protection of rights for the foreign population in the country. The Peruvian State recognised and protected the rights of all persons under its jurisdiction, without distinction.
The National Migration Policy 2017-2025 was in the process of being updated, taking into account the changes in migration matters over the last decade, and was expected to be completed in the first half of 2025. The Quito Process was a regional mechanism that aimed to promote coordinated policies to guarantee the protection, integration and human rights of migrants in the region, with emphasis on Venezuelan migratory flows. Through the Technical Secretariat of the Quito Process, Peru would promote the development of a Guide to Good Health Practices, making it possible to replicate the successful experiences of other countries in the care of migrants. Peru assumed the Pro Tempore Presidency of the South American Conference on Migration in Lima in December 2023, and within the framework of the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection, hosted the First Ministerial Meeting in October 2022.
During the context of the massive influx of migrants due to the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, the Peruvian State managed a gradual response to promote the migratory regularisation of foreigners, as well as the priority attention of those asylum seekers and refugees. Peru promulgated three Supreme Decrees which approved the guidelines for the granting of the temporary residence permit for people of Venezuelan nationality. A Supreme Decree was also approved in 2020 concerning the regularisation of the status of foreigners in an irregular migratory situation in the country.
The National Superintendence of Migration issued the temporary residence permit card, valid for two calendar years, which allowed the accreditation of the regular migratory situation in the country, enabling the beneficiary foreigner to carry out activities within the framework of Peruvian legislation. A Supreme Decree was approved in 2023, which aimed to continue favouring the migratory regularisation procedure through the exceptional extension of the validity of the temporary residence permit card in favour of foreigners in an irregular migratory situation, valid for one year. As of March 2024, 168,953 people applied for the temporary residence permit card, with 149,706 people being approved and 121,001 being given the temporary stay permit card.
The Migrant Assistance Centre was recognised as a good practice in public management by the organization Ciudadanos al Día and the International Organization for Migration. It consisted of offices located in various districts of the capital, which provided care and assistance to both returning Peruvians and foreign migrants in Peru. Between 2018 and September 2024, comprehensive care was provided to 7,429 cases of migrant children and adolescents in a situation of lack of protection, of which 80 per cent were of Venezuelan nationality.
In the fight against gender-based violence, through law no. 30364, the Peruvian State recognised that violence against migrant women was a specific form of violence that required priority attention. Through the 433 Women's Emergency Centres deployed nationwide, free care was provided to 11,728 foreigners between 2020 and October 2024. In November of this year, the Peruvian State approved a law which allowed non-resident foreigners diagnosed with tuberculosis or human immunodeficiency virus to access the comprehensive health insurance system until they obtained a foreigner's card.
In October 2023, the Special Commission for Refugees, in coordination with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, designed a work plan to be able to disclose the data on asylum seekers and provide more efficient care. Additionally, on 1 May 2024, the Special Commission began the 2024 refugee application update process, with the purpose of knowing the interest of applicants for refugee status to continue with the procedure.
Despite the progress made in the field of migration policies, there were still gaps to be overcome, including the need for a legal framework for the procedure for determining statelessness. A draft Supreme Decree had been drawn up to overcome the gap. Another of the major challenges identified was to improve migration regularisation procedures and the State was committed to this in the coming years. The process of updating the National Migration Policy represents a unique opportunity to tackle these challenges systematically. Peru was committed to redoubling its efforts to comply with its international obligations under the Convention.
Questions by Committee Experts
PABLO CERIANI CERNADAS, Committee Expert and Country Rapporteur, said since the Committee had met with Peru in 2015, a lot had changed in the region, particularly due to the crisis in Venezuela. There was a migration policy developed in 2017 when the context was different. Could more information be provided on the updating process? Was civil society involved? How was the Convention being taken into account?
Regarding the State’s decision to impose a visa in 2019, this had been a drastic change and had led to an increase in irregular migration. What evaluation had been made of this policy decision? What had become better or worse? Several decrees had been instigated, including the expulsion of someone who was deemed to be a national threat. How did the principles of proportionality come into play? Appealing the expulsion did not suspend the expulsion itself, which went against the Convention.
The Committee was aware that Peru was a leader on the Los Angeles Declaration combatting xenophobia. The narrative was that the whole of the Venezuelan population was a risk to Peru. More than 400 expulsions had taken place. Given the short timeframe for this procedure, how had due process been ensured, including appealing the decisions and receiving legal assistance? Could more information be provided about the involvement of the police?
How many migrants in Peru were regular migrants and had temporary residency permits? How many were asylum seekers? How many were in an irregular situation? A foreigner’s card was needed to register for health insurance. What happened to those who did not have a residency permit? How did they access the health care system?
EDGAR CORZO SOSA, Committee Expert and Country Rapporteur, said the State party report had been submitted four years late. The Committee was certain that Peru was committed to submitting future reports on time. Persons with permanent disabilities could be granted a residency permit. Could more information about the pensions granted to persons with disabilities be provided, in cases where these persons were migrants?
There was a plan of action to prevent forced migration as a result of climate change, which was of great interest to the Committee and the whole of the United Nations. Could more details be provided about how Peru was highlighting the link between migration and climate change? Could more information be provided on the Advisory Committee for the financial inclusion of refugees and migrants?
Consular services conducted interviews on migration laws and procedure. The Government was interested in Peruvians abroad regularising and obtaining their papers, which was very good. How successful had they been in this practice? How many had obtained their papers? Mr. Corzo Sosa said he had been positively struck by information in the report relating to Peruvians detained abroad who were awaiting expulsion proceedings. Between 2023 and 2024, assistance was provided to more than 5,000 Peruvian nationals detained abroad. If this was for language assistance, this was a good practice which should be taken due note of.
In 2018, guidelines were adopted in sectors relating to mental health, including the comprehensive care of mental health for the migrant population. Between 2021 and 2024, more than 21,400 migrants were registered in mental health services. The Committee wanted to focus on this, as when people left their country, this could cause psychological damage. Mental health care required specialised treatment. Could more information be provided, as this would be relevant for the Committee to learn from?
There were good examples which had been upheld in relation to migrant smuggling; 782 complaints had been lodged nationally in this regard. In which areas did this occur? This was one of the key challenges faced by the Committee. What was the outcome of these reports? Were the perpetrators sentenced?
Why were people who returned to the country without the correct documents being charged as criminals? People should not be locked up regardless of their offence; this would increase overcrowding. Could more information on the Government’s decision in this regard be explained?
MOHAMMED CHAREF, Committee Expert and Country Rapporteur, said Peru had historically been an immigration country. Could disaggregated data be provided which highlighted the Peruvian migration reality, in terms of location? What methods had been planned to ensure reliable, safe and credible monitoring of migration? Were there research centres at Peruvian universities working on migration? Were there specific guidelines to strengthen these centres?
The current migration of Peruvians represented a brain drain and a loss of human capital. There was a huge number of young professionals leaving the country. What was being done to keep young people at home and to facilitate the return of those who wanted to come back? How was the geographic spread of the embassies decided? How was it decided which services were provided to expatriates abroad?
Peru was a victim of climate change effects, including El Nino and La Nina. A third of the population lived at risk of recurring crises, including floods, droughts and mudslides. What action had been taken by Peru to overcome these challenges? What was being done globally to recognise the legal status of climate refugees?
A Committee Expert congratulated Peru for ratifying the International Labour Organization convention on domestic workers and the convention on harassment and violence. However, it was surprising that Peru had not ratified the conventions on migration. Did the country intend to ratify these two conventions? How many labour inspectors were in the country? What was the scope of their territorial operations and presence? There was an unprecedented increase in human trafficking in the country. Had the Government requested a national survey to understand the scope of this phenomenon and how to manage it?
Another Expert said Brazil had several borders, including with Brazil, Bolivia and Ecuador; how were the border communities handled in terms of migrant workers? What rights were being provided to those who crossed the border to live and work in Peru? What legal regime was being applied in the border areas? Did Peru work with regional partners in order to have an understanding of people crossing borders?
A Committee Expert asked about access to justice for migrant workers; were there any case law references which could be made available to the Committee in this regard? Was there any case law in terms of access to economic rights? In Peru, there had been situations where these rights had been invoked before the courts? Had the Government of Peru begun to work specifically on the impact of climate change relating to migrants, or the possibility of climate migrants?
Responses by the Delegation
The delegation said in May 2023, a sub-group was created to focus on regularisation. It was established, through a survey, that several documents would be recognised when it came to regularisation. There was a practical framework for the inclusion of migrants and refugees, including financial support for their integration.
In June 2019, it was determined that Venezuelans were required to have a specialised visa, with a view to having a regular, safe and orderly migration policy. Before this requirement, Venezuelans could come into Peru without a visa. The increased levels of criminality and insecurity were something being dealt with by the Peruvian society. There had been more than 1,900 cases of deportation and compulsory exit. People could be held in administrative detention for 12 hours by the National Superintendent and could then proceed to compulsory charges or deportation.
The Government had put in place measures to combat racism and xenophobia. There were bodies which could sanction xenophobia in the labour force. In 2024, Venezuelans had made the majority of complaints regarding acts of racism. There was a Peru without Racism policy, which aimed to promote cultural diversity and reduce stereotyping. Radio plays outlined how Venezuelan and Peruvian citizens could peacefully cohabit. A law had been amended which made it easier for Peruvians living abroad to return home, including for them to be able to buy a car tax-free. To benefit from this, they had to be living abroad for three consecutive years, among other requirements.
Persons with disabilities could obtain cards which allowed them to access doctors and hospitals. Persons with disabilities were given free access to buses, access to soft loans, and received 25 per cent off sporting events, among other things. Mental health services did not discriminate on the basis of migrant status. They provided psycho-social support and worked in areas of high transit of migrants. Just under 600 persons were deprived of liberty on charges of trafficking.
The Government was making an effort to implement an action plan to deal with forced migration due to climate change and had published an action plan which focused on caring for the displaced population, intervention, and care for internally displaced persons. This was done in conjunction with regional Governments. There was a national plan for adaptation to climate change, which aimed to implement 84 adaptation measures at the national level and looked at current and future losses as a result of climate change.
Peru had been implementing and following up the national action plan for trafficking 2030. As part of this policy, activities had been conducted around the country to ensure there was appropriate care in place for victims, and guidelines for the police. Peru had bilateral agreements with countries, including Chile, Ecuador, Columbia and Argentina. There was a rapid response team for Ecuador which aimed to conduct joint activities in cases of trafficking.
Peru had 167 consulates in 64 countries. Services were focused on the 13 countries which had 94 per cent of Peruvian migrants, including the United States, Spain and Argentina. All citizens within the Andean communities: Peru, Bolivia, Columbia and Ecuador, were given equal treatment. Peru had 697 labour inspectors. They were civil servants and abided by the civil servants’ Code of Ethics.
The “Safe Entrepreneurship Programme” aimed to facilitate decent and formal work for Venezuelans who had been badly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The second stage of the programme looked at the integration of Peruvians in a vulnerable situation and Venezuelan migrants.
Work was being carried out to meet the needs of Peruvians outside the country. There were 1.1 million Peruvians getting ready to exercise their right to vote while abroad. A campaign was in place which sent registrars to places such as Chile to document those Peruvians who were there and grant them electronic identity papers. In future, they could exercise an electronic vote. An information technology system had been put in place to enable consular staff to access identity papers in real time. Two surveys had been carried out for Peruvians and a third survey focused on Venezuelans.
Responses by the Delegation
The delegation said Peru was currently updating the National Migration Policy, as the current one would expire in 2025. When the policy was originally devised, the mass migration flows of recent years had not yet occurred, but this would be taken into account in the new policy. Peru was working on a regional strategy for socio-economic inclusion, with the aim of providing integration, ensuring rights were in place, and promoting labour rights. Research centres within State and private universities were constantly researching migration. The Government was developing workshops with academia; last week a seminar had been held on the Global Compact for Migration.
A refugee law stated that all asylum seekers remained in the country until the Special Commission for Refugees issued a decision, including a document which enabled them to work. Last year, more than 5,000 Venezuelans were granted refugee status. Currently, there was no foreigner in Peruvian prison who was there because they had re-entered the country. If a decision was taken to expel a person, they had three working days to appeal the decision. The Migration Department had a regulation which established the different steps for preventing re-entry into the country, which imposed financial fines.
Peru wanted to decentralise voting and ensure there were more polling stations for citizens abroad. Legislative amendments had been proposed to ensure that those working as polling officers received financial rewards. Under a Government campaign, teams were travelling to grant identity documents to Peruvians abroad. Work was underway to allow Peruvians abroad to take part in electronic voting procedures. Twenty-eight million birth, marriage and death certificates had been made available, enabling Peruvians abroad to obtain these documents more easily.
Having health insurance allowed Peruvians to receive many different benefits and treatments. If foreigners did not have the required certificate, they could register for the free health care plan.
There were three main sources to monitor migration, which enabled the Government to properly identify Peruvians abroad, Peruvians returning and foreigners residing in the country. Two surveys had already been conducted, and a third global survey would soon be carried out on the Peruvian diaspora. There were 3.5 million Peruvians abroad who had registered their exit from the country. Around 817,000 Peruvians who were living abroad for longer than a year had returned to the country. There were 1.35 million foreigners registered in Peru; however, in reality, it was estimated that around 1.8 million foreigners resided in the country.
According to the survey, young people between the ages of 15 and 49 represented the majority of those emigrating. Ninety-four per cent of Peruvians were in 13 countries, with the United States hosting the greatest number of Peruvians. The majority of people left the country for employment opportunities. Those returning to Peru were coming from Chile, Spain and Argentina.
In 2025, Peru would carry out its national population and housing census. The census had a paradigm shift in methodology and would now gather data across the country over three months.
Questions by Committee Experts
PABLO CERIANI CERNADAS, Committee Expert and Country Rapporteur, asked how measures pertaining to expulsions and deportations were implemented? The three nationalities that were expelled most frequently seemed to be Venezuelans, Colombians and Haitians. What happened to them? The deportation of the Haitian and Venezuelan population, particularly in the context of the crises in the region, was striking. Could the delegation comment on this? Last year, the armed forces had carried out migratory oversight, which seemed to criminalise migration. What was the reason for this? Were there obstacles for migrants to access nationality? What information was available about Peruvian nationals who had migrated across the very dangerous Colombian-Panama border? What measures were being implemented to ensure female migrant domestic workers rights were not violated? How were their labour rights ensured? Were there measures to foster unionisation among migrants?
EDGAR CORZO SOSA, Committee Expert and Country Rapporteur, asked about the certificate which confirmed disability status; what was the process for obtaining this? Were there delays or financial costs? Did recognition of persons with disabilities have an impact on law and policies targeting migrant workers and their families? When would the law, which allowed those with HIV and tuberculosis to receive access to health insurance before obtaining a foreigners’ card, be promulgated? Were surveys being carried out to understand the scale of the non-Venezuelan population? Did the National Institute for Human Rights have a mandate relating to those in a migration context? To what extent did the Institute manage to defend human rights? Did migrants have access to justice in practice? Did asylum seekers have access to the health care system?
MOHAMMED CHAREF, Committee Expert and Country Rapporteur, said the Committee was happy to hear that there was a human-rights based approach to migrants. It seemed that a solvency certificate was needed to obtain a higher education certificate or vocational training. Could the delegation comment on this? Since the situation in Venezuela had erupted, there had been more than 1 million Venezuelan asylum applications and a huge outflow of Venezuelans. The Committee commended Peru’s humanist approach in this regard. Unfortunately, the exceptional humanitarian response came to an end in 2018, moving from an open migration policy to a restrictive one, with visas required for entry and expulsions. It seemed that this was a situation which had led to an amassing of Venezuelan migrants in border areas. Could the delegation comment on this?
Remittances were important for the wellbeing of families, social peace and the reduction of poverty. There was a significant amount of money in remittances. Was Peru envisaging any measures to facilitate and speed up these transfers for migrants? What was being done to encourage investment? What measures had been taken to ensure domestic laws were in line with international standards, particularly the Convention? How was the Convention applied in practice? More than 55 per cent of migrants were women; what measures were in place to assist this group?
A Committee Expert asked if there were enough staff in consular services in the most popular receiving countries to provide the Peruvian diaspora with their rights?
Another Expert said the massive inflow of Venezuelans was striking. They faced rigid controls and mass expulsions which were prohibited under the Convention. There needed to be a show of solidarity for these persons. There could be limitations imposed but these needed to be reasonable. The “welcome” given to this category of migrants and their fate raised many questions.
A Committee Expert asked if more information could be provided about the adapted visa scheme? What were its benefits? What lessons had Peru learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic? The Expert commended Peru for the praise-worthy self-entrepreneurship strategy. Was there a gendered approach? A third of Peru’s population was made up of children. The State had a child protection programme in place. How were children in the mining areas of the Andes protected from exploitation? Had unaccompanied minors been able to benefit from protection? Had there been an assessment of trauma? What psychological support was provided to young girls? Some studies indicated there was a large percentage of girls who were slaves. Could more information about this be provided?
One Expert asked about the reintegration process of Peruvians who returned to the country? What mechanisms were in place to provide health resources? How many undocumented migrants were on the territory? Was there an anti-discrimination law? Were there any plans to increase the regularity of labour inspections? What mechanisms were in place to address the high levels of maternal mortality of women in Peru, including migrant workers?
Responses by the Delegation
The delegation said a specific protocol was in place for the implementation of the special sanctioning system. To ensure foreigners had the appropriate guarantees, interpreters were used as necessary. Police carried out expulsions if such decisions were handed down. Foreigners were permitted to contact their consulates. There had been around 1,300 expulsions of Venezuelans and around 23 expulsions of Haitians, whereby guarantees were abided by.
Migrant women faced no barriers to health care and were allowed to register with the comprehensive health insurance during their pregnancy. The Government worked with different border protection agencies to ensure children could return to their country of origin, or they were sent to a third country to be reunited with their family. Since 2018, there had been more than 1,500 labour inspection orders for foreign workers.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs carried out two annual training initiatives for diplomatic staff on the Convention. Peru was aiming to streamline bureaucracy for migration and for refugees, particularly when it came to accessing documents and limitations on recruitment. Each migration type had its own specificity, and some had to submit contracts. Residents required a contract for at least a year. If a person lost their job during the duration of the contract, they would not lose their migrant status, but were required to apply for an extension.
Foreign children over the age of five were accepted into public schools and were provided with school meals. On 5 November 2024, a law was enacted which authorised comprehensive health care coverage for foreigners with a tuberculosis or HIV diagnosis. The State was constantly concerned about promoting formalisation. There was no discrimination affecting the children of foreigners born in Peru. Birth certificates were issued to newborns. The identification of children was rapid and free of charge in Peru’s registration offices.
Pilot studies had been conducted which targeted the migrant and refugee population to promote the transition of entrepreneurs to the decent work sector. Those seeking refugee status had temporary access to a foreigner’s permit, which allowed them to access comprehensive health care in Peru. If they did not meet the preconditions for this, a socioeconomic assessment would be carried out, whereby a partial or total exemption of payments could be applied for, depending on the result.
The study had targeted the Venezuelan population in Peru because it represented 87 per cent of the migrant population in the country. For this reason, the Government had tried to quantify and establish the socioeconomic situation for this group of people. The 2025 survey would allow the Government to understand the diaspora more clearly. Only a small population of the Venezuelan population had contracts; a large percentage were uncontracted and worked in the informal sector.
Closing Remarks
PABLO CERIANI CERNADAS, Committee Expert and Country Rapporteur, said over the past six years, Peru had seen huge changes in its migratory profile. In a short amount of time, it had become a country of destination and transit for a huge number of people in a difficult situation, which came with many challenges. This required plans, policies, education, justice and support, among other things. The Committee had not garnered huge clarity on the situation that these 1.8 million people were experiencing. There was the perspective that this population was a threat to public order. The original notion to include them had been replaced with a hesitation and reforms, which was a concern. The protection of rights was key to improving the living situation of all of those in Peru.
MOHAMMED CHAREF, Committee Expert and Country Rapporteur, thanked the delegation for the frank, sincere exchange of views, which had been very educational. Peru had an exceptional migration context, but this was temporary.
EDGAR CORZO SOSA, Committee Expert and Country Rapporteur, said the Committee was grateful for the dialogue. There were things that were going well in the country, and others that were not going so well. It was important to focus and push forward in these areas.
JUAN CARLOS DELGADO GUERRERO, Head of the Department of Migration Policy of the General Directorate of Peruvian Communities Abroad and Consular Affairs and head of the delegation, thanked the Committee for the valuable exchange which had been enriching. This exercise was essential to strengthen areas which required greater attention. The recommendations from the Committee would be carefully analysed; Peru believed these were essential in the update process of the National Migration Policy. The State was committed to the rights of migrants and their families and would work to strengthen protection mechanisms, improve regularisation processes, and implement policies facilitating the effective integration of migrants.
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