The countries of America that asked to respect democracy and the rule of law in Peru

Countries of America expressed this Wednesday their concern for the situation in Peru and asked to respect democracy after the president’s attempt Pedro Castillo to dissolve the powers and their subsequent dismissal by Congress.

The leftist president, who came to power 16 months ago, announced the dissolution of the Legislativedominated by the right, a few hours before the congressmen met to discuss his departure.

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Congress ignored Castillo’s decision and removed him from office for “moral incapacity,” swearing in Vice President Dina Boluarte in her place.

In the midst of the events, which took place in a few hours, the governments of various Latin American countries and USA They called to respect the institutional framework and urged dialogue between the different political actors of the “brother” country.

Here some reactions:

USA

Washington “categorically” rejected any attempt to “undermine democracy” and affirmed that he no longer considers Castillo as president of Peru, assuring that the Peruvian congressmen took “corrective measures” according to democratic rules.

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“I understand that, given the action of Congress, it is now former President Castillo,” State Department spokesman Ned Price told reporters.

“We will categorically reject any act that contravenes (…) any Constitution, any act that undermines democracy in that country,” he said.

Moments earlier, the US ambassador to Peru, Lisa Kenna, had tweeted that the Joe Biden government was urging Castillo to “reverse” the dissolution of Congress.

Mexico

The government of the Mexican leftist Andrés Manuel López Obrador called for “respect for democracy and human rights” in Peruafter the worsening of the political crisis in the Andean country.

“Mexico regrets the latest events in Peru and wishes respect for democracy and human rights for the good of that endearing brotherly people”, Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard wrote on Twitter.

The crisis also led to the suspension by Mexico of the Summit of the Pacific Alliance, which would be held in Lima and in which Peru was to receive from Mexico the pro tempore presidency of the organization.

Lopez Obrador He has been one of the staunchest defenders of Castillo, even denouncing that he is the victim of a coup attempt.

Colombia

The government of Gustavo Petro, the first left-wing president in the history of Colombia, called for dialogue “to safeguard democracy,” with the participation of “all political actors”.

“Colombia condemns any attack against democracy, wherever it comes from, and recalls that democracy requires the recognition of the popular will expressed both in the elections for president and for congress.”, says a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Brazil

The Brazilian government described Castillo’s decision to dissolve the Peruvian Congress as “incompatible with the constitutional normative structure from this country”.

“The measures adopted today, December 7, by President Pedro Castillo, incompatible with the constitutional normative structure of that country, represented a violation of the validity of democracy and the rule of law,” according to a statement from the Ministry of Relations Brazilian Foreign.

At the same time, Brazil “expresses its willingness to continue maintaining the solid relations of friendship and cooperation that unite the two countries and wishes President Dina Boluarte success in her mission as Peruvian head of state,” the text added.

Ecuador

Neighboring Ecuador expressed its “deep concern” about what happenedcalling for democracy and maintaining the rule of law, according to a statement from the Foreign Ministry released on Twitter.

“Ecuador expresses its deep concern about the political situation in the sister country of Peru. We call on all political actors to maintain the Rule of Law and Democracy and on the international community to facilitate the democratic process in Peru”.

Chili

Chile, bordering Peru to the north, called for respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in the midst of a political crisistrusting that “it can be resolved through democratic mechanisms and respect for the rule of law.”

The government of Gabriel Boric (left) “reaffirms its commitment to democracy and dialogue as the way to overcome this complex moment,” it said in a statement.

Argentina

The government of Alberto Fernández expressed its “deep concern” and urged the protection of the institutions in the midst of the crisis in Peru.

“Argentina regrets and expresses its deep concern about the political crisis that the sister Republic of Peru is going through, and calls on all political and social actors to protect democratic institutions, the rule of law and the constitutional order,” he wrote. the Argentine Foreign Ministry on Twitter.

Source: Elcomercio

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