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OAS Mission might present Peru report in 10-15 days

Photo: ANDINA/Renato Pajuelo

Photo: ANDINA/Renato Pajuelo

11:22 | Washington D.C. (U.S.), Nov. 24.

Although there are no fixed deadlines for this task, the presentation of the report on the situation of the rule of law in Peru —prepared by the High-Level Mission of the Organization of American States (OAS) that recently visited the country— could take place between 10 and 15 days, projected the Peruvian Representative to said entity, Harold Forsyth.

"For us, it is impossible to predict (a date); that depends exclusively on them," he said, when asked about a possible date for the delivery of the aforementioned document.

In remarks to the press from Washington D.C., the diplomat said this could possibly materialize between 10 and 15 days.

Ambassador Forsyth estimated that, after the delivery of said report, a presentation of it will take place.

Subsequently, the document will be handed over in person to the OAS Permanent Council at one of its meetings, for the consideration of said body's 33 members.

Likewise, the diplomat said the High-Level Group was given a cordial and orderly reception in Peru —without any major problems.

"That speaks well of us, and makes us confident about the future," Forsyth expressed.

"(…) we have received them with great courtesy and open arms; besides, every sector has been able to freely express their opinion," he added.

Important precedent

Ambassador Forsyth underscored that the High-Level Mission "is not a mission of the (OAS) Secretary General."

"It's from countries of the Americas," he underlined.

The envoy highlighted the fact that this is the first time in the continent that a group of Foreign Affairs ministers travel to another country to assess issues related to the validity of the rule of law.

"An important precedent has been set," he noted.

On the other hand, the envoy pointed out that if the High-Level Mission had not disclosed its schedule of meetings in Lima in advance, it might have been due to security reasons.

Lastly, he indicated that this issue, as well as everything related to the activities of said group in Peruvian territory, had been determined by the OAS and not by the Peruvian State.

The High-Level Group appointed by the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) to analyze the situation in Peru on Tuesday concluded its interviews in the South American country, calling for dialogue among all Peruvian political actors.

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Published: 11/24/2022