, stressing the need for action by the multilateral body to curb the rise of international crime, which affects countries such as Peru.
The President noted that in Peru international crime engages in offenses such as extortion and resorts to terrorist methods, including explosive attacks, to subjugate citizens.
Likewise, she recalled that these transnational criminal gangs are involved in drug trafficking, illegal mining, —with consequent environmental destruction— and in human trafficking, exploiting women who are taken from their homes and deprived of their freedom.
"These criminal organizations, which use weapons of war, have created financial mechanisms to launder blood-stained money, sending large sums back to their countries of origin," Mrs. Boluarte stated.
"There is an attempt to normalize this violence, and defeating it requires UN designation of these groups as terrorist organizations, as well as new national and international legislation to halt their threat to democratic systems and the development of nations," she expressed.
Furthermore, the President clarified that the government she leads, in fulfillment of its commitments, is working to confront the threat of organized crime.
She added that this scourge has been "the result of the decay of tyrannical governments," which caused migration to countries such as Peru.
UN Reform
The President stated that Peru is convinced of the need for a UN that is in step with the times and therefore supports the UN80 Initiative, which seeks to reform the organization and ensure its effectiveness.
Likewise, she called on countries to contribute to developing solutions to the common problems affecting them.
"If we do not reform the United Nations, our common home, to restore representativeness and effectiveness to its actions, we run the serious risk of seeing one of the international community’s most valuable instruments for world stability disappear," she expressed.
Rejection of genocides
The President stated that Peru rejects "the two main narratives of hatred in the world: class hatred and religious hatred."
Mrs. Boluarte added that these narratives have been the source of wars and violent episodes, including the one that claimed the lives of more than 70,000 Peruvians during the era of terrorism.
In this regard, the Head of State mentioned that the Armed Forces and the National Police defended citizens’ lives, yet they are currently being "prosecuted in trials that drag on for decades."
"It is our duty to prevent the world from plunging into new genocides and new acts of violence. In a civilized world, it is unacceptable for one country to invade another using a false narrative to justify a war that primarily targets the population," Mrs. Boluarte said.
She added that the killing of civilians and the capture of young people, women, and children to use them as hostages must not be tolerated.
Peru's growth highlighted
At another point, the President highlighted the recovery of Peru's economy following the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that it has experienced more than 17 consecutive months of growth.
The Head of State pointed out that progress was made in restoring stability and confidence in 2024, after which Peru’s economy grew by 3.3%.
The top official noted that the figure reaches 3.5% this year. Mrs. Boluarte added that the trend of economic expansion is expected to continue next year.
She also highlighted a 2% annual inflation rate, the national currency’s strength, and other macroeconomic indicators.
"We have regained the confidence of both domestic and foreign investors and embraced freedom. We are a solvent and stable country," she concluded.