# Lima Mayor Reggiardo Defends Emape Security Authorization

Lima Mayor Renzo Reggiardo states Emape is authorized for security only within its own facilities, facing criticism from opposition senator Fernando Rospigliosi.

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Emape issued a statement on 2026-04-12 announcing that SUCAMEC authorized the company to provide private armed surveillance services in accordance with current regulations. [^1]

Lima Mayor Renzo Reggiardo stated on 2026-04-12 that SUCAMEC authorized Emape to provide security services only in the spaces it administers. [^2]

Senator Fernando Rospigliosi of Fuerza Popular criticized the initiative as illegal, unconstitutional, and a grave error that could create a parallel police force. [^3]

The Metropolitan Municipality of Lima is recruiting for an armed Guardia Metropolitana to perform preventive patrols and coordinate actions with the National Police. [^4]

Renzo Reggiardo declared that Emape personnel will not provide security services for other institutions and that the operation is strictly for Emape's own infrastructure. [^5]

Senator Fernando Rospigliosi claimed on 2026-04-12 that SUCAMEC committed a grave irregularity by authorizing the creation of an armed group under the guise of private security. [^6]

Mayor Reggiardo stated that the armed guard operates under specific corporate authorization from EMAPE and complies with requirements established by Sucamec, rather than as a municipal police force. [^7]

Senator Rospigliosi compared the situation to Mexico, which he stated has approximately 1,800 police bodies, some of which have fallen under the control of drug trafficking organizations. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Emape issued a statement on 2026-04-12 announcing that SUCAMEC authorized the company to provide private armed surveillance services in accordance with current regulations. (RPP, News)
2. Lima Mayor Renzo Reggiardo stated on 2026-04-12 that SUCAMEC authorized Emape to provide security services only in the spaces it administers. (RPP, News)
3. Senator Fernando Rospigliosi of Fuerza Popular criticized the initiative as illegal, unconstitutional, and a grave error that could create a parallel police force. (Gestión, News)
4. The Metropolitan Municipality of Lima is recruiting for an armed Guardia Metropolitana to perform preventive patrols and coordinate actions with the National Police. (Gestión, News)
5. Renzo Reggiardo declared that Emape personnel will not provide security services for other institutions and that the operation is strictly for Emape's own infrastructure. (RPP, News)
6. Senator Fernando Rospigliosi claimed on 2026-04-12 that SUCAMEC committed a grave irregularity by authorizing the creation of an armed group under the guise of private security. (RPP, News)
7. Mayor Reggiardo stated that the armed guard operates under specific corporate authorization from EMAPE and complies with requirements established by Sucamec, rather than as a municipal police force. (Gestión, News)
8. Senator Rospigliosi compared the situation to Mexico, which he stated has approximately 1,800 police bodies, some of which have fallen under the control of drug trafficking organizations. (Gestión, News)

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