According to the Ministerio de Trabajo y Promoción del Empleo (MTPE), labor inspectors from the Dirección Regional de Trabajo y Promoción del Empleo de Lima Metropolitana and the Superintendencia Nacional de Fiscalización Laboral (Sunafil) launched a joint intervention on Saturday following allegations of workplace violence involving singer Naldy Saldaña, a former member of the musical ensemble La Bella Luz. The state agencies stated their goal is to “brindar una respuesta oportuna y articulada frente a posibles afectaciones de derechos fundamentales en materia laboral”.
Joint Inspection Details Across Lima Districts
The inspection team initially arrived at a property in the Lima district of San Juan de Lurigancho on Saturday, where the alleged incidents reportedly took place, according to the MTPE. Inspectors verified that the location was used exclusively for group rehearsals before relocating their investigation to the fiscal domicile of the employer, Empresa Musical Internacional La Bella Luz E.I.R.L., situated in the district of Comas.
However, the proceedings were cut short. The MTPE reported that the legal representative of the company “sufrió una descompensación” and was rushed by emergency services to a nearby medical facility. Because of this medical emergency, authorities agreed to resume the labor inspection on Monday, August 10, beginning at noon.
Regulatory Framework and Assigned Inspection Timeline
The oversight operation involves coordinated deployment from multiple state entities. Sunafil assigned a labor inspector to participate in the proceedings alongside an auxiliary labor inspector from the Lima Metropolitana Directorate of Inspection of Work.
The Dirección de Inspección del Trabajo issued Official Inspection Order No. 001-2026-DRTPELM/DIT on August 7, 2026. This administrative order grants the inspection team a 30-day window to complete their fact-finding duties. “El personal inspector recabó la información de contacto de las personas involucradas y continuará realizando las diligencias necesarias para el esclarecimiento de los hechos en materia laboral”, the MTPE stated, adding that investigators are strictly maintaining the confidentiality of the probe and respecting due process.
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Parallel Prosecutor Investigation Into Alleged Abuse
The labor oversight runs parallel to a separate criminal investigation. Days prior to the labor inspection, the Ministerio Público opened a preliminary inquiry against César Sánchez Chavesta, the former musical director of the La Bella Luz orchestra. Prosecutors are investigating him for the alleged crime of unwanted touching, acts of sexual connotation, or libidinous acts targeting the singer Naldy Saldaña.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What triggered the joint intervention by MTPE and Sunafil?
The intervention was launched following allegations of workplace violence against singer Naldy Saldaña, formerly of the orchestra La Bella Luz.
When will the suspended labor inspection resume?
The inspection is scheduled to continue on Monday, August 10, starting at noon, after being paused due to the sudden medical emergency of the company’s legal representative.
What is the timeframe established for the labor inspection?
Under Inspection Order No. 001-2026-DRTPELM/DIT issued on August 7, 2026, inspectors have a 30-day period to carry out their investigative duties.
Are other state entities involved in the case?
Yes. Alongside the labor inspections by MTPE and Sunafil, the Ministerio Público opened a preliminary investigation against former musical director César Sánchez Chavesta.
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