Ministry of the Interior (Peru)

Ministry of the Interior
Ministerio del Interior
Agency overview
FormedApril 30, 1873 (1873-04-30)
TypeMinistry
JurisdictionGovernment of Peru
HeadquartersPlaza Treinta de Agosto 150, San Isidro District, Lima
Agency executive
  • Julio Díaz Zulueta, Minister of the Interior
WebsiteOfficial website

The Ministry of the Interior (Spanish: Ministerio del Interior, MININTER) is a ministry of the Government of Peru responsible for the administration of the internal order of the Peruvian State, as well as managing law enforcement units. Established in 1968 under the so-called Revolutionary Government, its headquarters are located, since July 1961, in San Isidro District, occupying the former premises of Limatambo International Airport.

The ministry's General Directorate of the Internal Government operates 26 regional prefectures, 186 pronvicial subprefectures and 1396 district prefectures. The latter are supported by over 158,000 ad honorem lieutenant governors.

As of March 24, 2025, it is headed by the Minister of the Interior Julio Díaz Zulueta.

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