2024-04-08 14:38:33
The new cabinet of the President of Peru, Dina Boluartethe third in 16 months, seeks to obtain a crucial vote of confidence in Congress that will allow him to remain in office in the midst of a luxury watch scandal involving the president.
The president of the council of ministers, Gustavo Adrianzenspoke from 09:00 before the Parliament Plenary unicameral the axes of the general policy of his administration, which was first suspended at 12:00 and resumed until 4:00 p.m., after which a debate began before the vote of confidence, which was not announced until the close of this edition.
“I request the honorable Congress of the republic give confidence to Ministerial Cabinet that he presides in order to undertake the great tasks that the Peruvian people are waiting for,” commented Adrianzén at the conclusion of his 105-minute speech.
The dignitary offered “clean hands management, a transparent government to confront corruption and inefficiency.” Among his priorities he listed economic reactivation, the fight against corruption, security and drug trafficking.
The government comes to this vote weakened after the outbreak of the Rolexgate, a case for which the Prosecutor’s Office is investigating Boluarte for alleged illicit enrichment, for some alleged watches Rolex and jewelry that he did not declare. Adrianzén, in office since March 6, had to appoint six new ministers.
The Constitution stipulates that new cabinets must submit to a vote of confidence by Congress within 30 days of their appointment. If the House rejects it, Boluarte You must appoint a new one.
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2024-04-08 14:38:33