# Peruvian Congresswoman Calls for PNP Chief Arriola's Resignation Amid Rising Crime

Congresswoman Norma Yarrow questions PNP Chief Oscar Arriola's tenure due to rising extortion and organized crime.

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Congresswoman Norma Yarrow of the Popular Renewal party questioned the continued tenure of Oscar Arriola, the General Commander of the Peruvian National Police (PNP), citing the rise in extortion, contract killings, and organized crime. [^1]

Authorities reopened the bypass on Avenida Pachacútec in Tacna after it was closed due to intense drizzle during the early morning hours. [^2]

Norma Yarrow proposed declaring a state of exception in the prison system, suspending visits for three months, and cutting connectivity in Lima prisons to prevent criminal organizations from operating from inside. [^3]

Norma Yarrow stated that Oscar Arriola has only been a custodian of Cerrón and has not acted as the General Commander of the PNP should, particularly regarding security issues like extortion and contract killings. [^4]

Norma Yarrow suggested that President Keiko Fujimori could request Oscar Arriola's resignation despite the law establishing a two-year tenure for high-ranking officials. [^5]

The closure of the bypass was necessitated by heavy rain that caused flooding conditions for drivers and pedestrians. [^6]

Drivers and pedestrians expressed dissatisfaction regarding the constant flooding incidents in the Avenida Pachacútec bypass area. [^7]

The event occurred on 2026-04-12 at 03:07 according to the broadcast timestamp. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Congresswoman Norma Yarrow of the Popular Renewal party questioned the continued tenure of Oscar Arriola, the General Commander of the Peruvian National Police (PNP), citing the rise in extortion, contract killings, and organized crime. (RPP, News)
2. Authorities reopened the bypass on Avenida Pachacútec in Tacna after it was closed due to intense drizzle during the early morning hours. (RPP Noticias, News)
3. Norma Yarrow proposed declaring a state of exception in the prison system, suspending visits for three months, and cutting connectivity in Lima prisons to prevent criminal organizations from operating from inside. (RPP, News)
4. Norma Yarrow stated that Oscar Arriola has only been a custodian of Cerrón and has not acted as the General Commander of the PNP should, particularly regarding security issues like extortion and contract killings. (RPP, News)
5. Norma Yarrow suggested that President Keiko Fujimori could request Oscar Arriola's resignation despite the law establishing a two-year tenure for high-ranking officials. (RPP, News)
6. The closure of the bypass was necessitated by heavy rain that caused flooding conditions for drivers and pedestrians. (RPP Noticias, News)
7. Drivers and pedestrians expressed dissatisfaction regarding the constant flooding incidents in the Avenida Pachacútec bypass area. (RPP Noticias, News)
8. The event occurred on 2026-04-12 at 03:07 according to the broadcast timestamp. (RPP Noticias, News)

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