Peru's Prime Minister Guido Bellido on Thursday affirmed that the Cabinet will lay out the challenges to move the country forward during its presentation before Congress to request a vote of confidence from legislators.
In statements to the press, he said the presentation will address concrete proposals on challenges concerning education, health, employment, agriculture, and economic reactivation, which is quite important for the Executive Branch.
According to the Cabinet chief, granting the vote of confidence depends on the willingness and discretion of legislators, but he also believes that legitimacy cannot only be provided by Congress, but also by the population.
"Within this framework, there are social and political organizations at the national level that —in the free exercise of their right to express themselves— support the Government and the Ministerial Cabinet that I represent," he stated.
Bellido mentioned that he is holding talks with all parliamentary benches, citizens, and social organizations.
When asked about Julio Velarde's continuation as Governor of the Central Reserve Bank (BCR), the head of the Ministerial Cabinet said, "he remains in his post and we have to respect that."
Vaccines
In addition, the Prime Minister denied that the supply of vaccines had been stopped, noting that a Vaccinathon will be held this week, whose goal is to vaccinate half a million citizens.
"No. (There is no delay). Absolutely not. On Wednesday, the minister of health made it clear that the vaccination process is not affected at all. There is a schedule that is going to be restored," he said.
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Published: 8/19/2021