Peru’s Education Minister José Antonio Chang has stated that teacher performance evaluations will not be punitive. However, local education offices (Ugeles) under the purview of the Ministry of Education (MINEDU) are reportedly pressuring teachers using the concept of “punitive evaluation.” One teacher experienced this pressure during a visit from a specialist from Ugel 03 on September 2nd. This contradicts Minister Chang’s public statements regarding the nature of the evaluations. The issue highlights a disconnect between national policy and implementation at the local level within Peru’s education system. The report originated from Lima Gris, a Peruvian news outlet. The Minister's initial video statement attempted to clarify the evaluation process.