During an address to the nation on Friday night, the
apologized to the population for the current situation and demanded responsibility from the leaders who promote protests in Peru.
Once again, the Head of State emphasized that "this President does not want to stay in power," and explained that her permanence in office seeks to guarantee a democratic transition in the country, towards a new Government and a new Congress.
"I will not resign. I made a commitment to Peru and not to the tiny group that is making the country bleed," Mrs. Boluarte expressed.
"Today we are stronger than ever, with a Ministerial Cabinet willing to stand for the country," she said.
Similarly, the top official affirmed that "this is a historic opportunity to have an orderly transition."
In this sense, the President questioned the fact that they tell "lies" with a political purpose and electoral desires.
Thus, Mrs. Boluarte said the public was not told that she —as President of the Republic— cannot dissolve Congress, without prior certain conditions being met first.
Calls for telling the truth
Furthermore, the Head of State pointed out that a Constituent Assembly —another demand raised by her opponents— "cannot be implemented overnight," and cited the case of Chile as an example.
"I apologize for this situation," she expressed.
"Why don't they question the seizures of airports, well as the burning of police stations and shopping centers?" Mrs. Boluarte asked.
"I understand and share your indignation; your indignation," she said addressing the population.
"The (Peruvian) State has to settle a great debt to the country, and especially to deep Peru," she acknowledged.
In this sense, the President of the Republic called on Peruvians to reject violence.