Peru: more protests against Castillo's government 2:31
(CNN Spanish) -
Walter Gutiérrez, ombudsman of Peru, sent a document to President Pedro Castillo this Wednesday in which he asks him to re-evaluate the ministerial appointments and prevent, in his opinion, the polarization in the country from worsening, as revealed during a press conference.
The document to which CNN agreed reads: "Finally, and on the basis of all the above, we consider it imperative that you reevaluate the ministerial appointments made based on the constitutional principles and parameters that govern the public function. It is your responsibility, Mr. President, to overcome this crisis, preventing the polarization of society from worsening through actions that call for national unity and full respect for the Constitution. "
The swearing in of the president of the Council of Ministers in the government of Pedro Castillo generates controversy in Peru
The ombudsman later told the media: "We believe that corrections have to be made; we believe that there are things that have not been done well, we would not be here if it were the opposite."
Pedro Castillo sworn in as president of Peru
Gutiérrez explained that, although the president has the power to choose his ministers, it is not an unrestricted power, as he considers that he is also obliged to filter "certain constitutional standards, certain norms, and above all, certain ethics filters. public ".
The defender pointed out that he did not consider that "the composition of this cabinet, necessarily, has passed these filters."
'It is not possible for the country to go through five more years in a crisis'
For Walter Gutiérrez, in decisions like these, aspects such as the fight against corruption, terrorism and the fact that public officials believe in fundamental rights must be taken into account "because those who do not believe in equality, those who are homophobic and he who is a misogynist […] cannot lead public policies, "he said.
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Gutiérrez also requested an appointment with President Castillo and with the president of Congress "because it is not possible for the country to go through five more years in a crisis," he said.
Peru has had four presidents during the last government as a result of constant confrontations between the Executive and the Legislative.
Why has Peru had 4 presidents in five years?
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Just three days after his inauguration as President of the Republic, this Saturday and Sunday marches were held in Lima against the Castillo government and the appointment of his first cabinet. Guido Bellido, the president of the Council of Ministers, faces a preliminary investigation in the Public Ministry for the alleged crime of apology to terrorism.
