Numerous mobilizations and protests in support of former president Pedro Castillo block highways in the south of the country
Despite the imminent formation of a new government after the frustrated coup, Peru remains embroiled in a political crisis. Two days after Pedro Castillo was fired and arrested on an alleged crime of rebellion after trying to dissolve Congress hours before facing his third vote of censure, numerous street protests have erupted in support of the former president, who also demanded to hold general elections. . A possibility left open by the new head of state, Dina Boluarte, who stated this Friday that if the situation calls for it, this advance can be made.
The statement comes after the new president pointed out to the press that the political constitution states that her government must be “until 2026” to complete Castillo’s term, which was elected in elections last year. However, recent setbacks have led him to change his words. “If society and the situation warrant it, we will move elections forward, talking to the democratic and political forces of Congress, we will sit down to talk,” he said, after asking the population for “calm”. . In this sense, the head of state assured that the frustrated self-coup surprised even her ministers, who resigned “in a cascade”, and that she now “takes responsibility in this political crisis” and fulfills “the constitutional role”.
On the other hand, Castillo, whom a high court decided to give him seven days of pre-trial detention, reiterated his request for asylum from the prison to the Mexican ambassador to Lima, Pablo Monroy, Aztec foreign minister, Marcelo Ebrard, reported. “We have proceeded to consult with the Peruvian authorities,” the statement read, adding that the former president is “well and is accompanied by his lawyer”, Víctor Gilbert Pérez.
The lawyer warned Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador by letter to consider granting asylum “to protect the life and integrity” of his client because of the “baseless prosecution of judicial authorities that have taken on a political character in their actions “. At Castillo’s request, Boluarte stressed that “whatever the right to asylum says for the former president and his family will have to be assessed by the Mexican government.”
Meanwhile, dozens of people are blocking highways in different parts of the country (Panamerica South, Ica, Arequipa, Tacna…). The Superintendence of Land Transportation of People, Cargo and Merchandise urged citizens to delay their travel. Interprovincial transport companies canceled their services to the south of the territory until further notice “to safeguard the safety and integrity of travelers”.
Source: La Verdad
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