Peru's PM: Executive Branch scrupulously respects independence of powers

Photo: ANDINA/Presidency of the Council of Ministers of Peru

Photo: ANDINA/Presidency of the Council of Ministers of Peru

19:00 | Lima, Jan. 5.

Prime Minister Mirtha Vasquez on Wednesday affirmed that the Executive Branch scrupulously respects the independence of powers.

The statement was made after being asked about the preliminary investigation launched against the Head of State.

Last Tuesday, Attorney General Zoraida Avalos opened a preliminary investigation against the President of the Republic Pedro Castillo for the alleged commission of crimes against public administration and collusion to the detriment of the State.

"From the Executive Branch we must affirm that we scrupulously respect the independence of powers of the corresponding authorities. We will respect that independence," she pointed out.

Likewise, the Cabinet chief reiterated that the President is willing to make the necessary information transparent.

Moreover, the government's spokeswoman explained that this case is already in a legal process, adding that the Head of State has a constituted defense. Thus, "it will depend on them (defense team) how the evidentiary defense is handled."

"I believe that the defense of the President of the Republic has the right to set out the strategies that may seem convenient to them," she added.

Remarks were made during a press conference held after a new session of the Council of Ministers on Wednesday afternoon.

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Published: 1/5/2022