Alianza Lima and Sporting Cristal request participation in debate on bankruptcy laws.

In their statements, both clubs maintain that this law would have a negative impact on tax collection and the national economy.

Alianza Lima and Sporting Cristal have requested the Congress their inclusion in the debate on Bills No. 1137 and 7653, which seek to modify Law No. 31279, which regulates the bankruptcy procedure to support sports and football activities in Peru. Both clubs have argued that these modifications would negatively affect tax collection and the country’s economy.

Position of the Clubs

In their statements, the clubs have requested urgent meetings with all parties before the second vote in Congress to explain the negative consequences that, in their view, these laws would have on the country’s sporting and economic system.

Rafael Medina, general manager of Alianza Lima, described the law as anti-technical and mentioned that it does not have the approval of organizations such as Sunat, Indecopi, PCM, MEF and IPD. Medina called on political leaders to review this law and think about the benefit of the country.

“I call on political leaders to review this law with their political parties and to think about the benefit of the country,” he said.

Joel Raffo, president of Sporting Cristal, stressed the importance of including sports institutions in the debate, highlighting that an inclusive and comprehensive debate on laws that affect national sport is crucial.

“The Congress must be aware of the institutional position of the various clubs and actors in professional football, proposing an inclusive and comprehensive debate, even more so if they are addressing bills that claim to favour national sport,” he said.

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Clubs’ Request

Through letters addressed to the various parties in Congress, both clubs have expressed their opposition to the approval of these laws and have requested to be heard.

Background of the Bankruptcy Process

The bankruptcy process for Peruvian football clubs began in 2012, allowing teams such as Alianza Lima, Melgar and Cienciano to present and approve restructuring plans. However, Universitario de Deportes failed to approve a restructuring plan and was subject to the general bankruptcy law.

This bill was presented by congressmen from Acción Popular, known as “Los Niños”, and had the support of two Fujimorist congressmen and the Alianza por el Progreso bench.