The board of directors of Congress, chaired by retired general José Williamsaccused of human rights violations, postponed at the last minute the debate on a motion to remove President Dina Boluartewhich should have been seen in plenary this Thursday.
This request has been presented by the minority leftist benches due to the repression against social protests, which has left 49 dead by shots fired by the security forces and a thousand injured.
In order for the impeachment process of the president to begin, which would force her to go to Congress to explain the repression, 52 votes out of 130 are needed. Difficult task for the opposition. To approve his dismissal for “moral incapacity” 87 votes are required.
Castillo yes, Boluarte no
Boluarte feels shielded by the Congress that controls the right. That right wing that actively promoted impeachment calls against Peter Castillo, Now he says that this destabilizes the country. His spokesmen point out that the deaths from the repression do not justify accusing Boluarte.
The president also faces allegations of corruption. On the other hand, The Supreme Court ratified the preventive prison for three years against Castillo on charges of corruption. Who was his housing minister, Geiner Alvaradowas arrested this Friday when his preventive detention was ordered for the same case.