During a plenary session on Friday, Congress approved by majority vote the censure motion against Interior Minister Juan Jose Santivañez over citizen insecurity.
The censure received 78 votes in favor, 11 against, and 20 abstentions.
"The censure motions have been approved; consequently, the decision will be communicated to the President of the Republic to ensure compliance with Article 132 of the Political Constitution and Congress regulations," Congress Chairman Eduardo Salhuana announced.
Following this decision, Juan Jose Santivañez must tender his resignation, and a new Interior Minister must be appointed.
Before the debate began, the Congress head proposed merging the three censure motions against Santivañez. They had been submitted by legislators Susel Paredes (Democratic Popular Bloc), Jaime Quito (Socialist Caucus), and Diego Bazan (Popular Renewal).
Santivañez was sworn in as Interior Minister on May 16, 2024.