Together for Peru Party presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez pledged at his campaign's closing rally on Thursday night to restore the balance of powers, repeal the so-called "pro-crime laws," provide pensions to one million women, as well as make education and the fight against corruption a State policy.
"We will restore democracy, the balance of powers, and hold a referendum for the people," Sanchez said, while pledging a "zero-corruption" government and the implementation of civil death for officials involved in wrongdoings.
"We will allocate that money to health posts, schools, roads, and social programs," he added.
The candidate specified that one of the first measures he would take in an eventual administration would be to repeal the "pro-crime laws" approved by Congress.
"The fight against corruption will be a State policy. We will lead by example. Only by combating corruption will we have the resources needed to work for the country's development," he pointed out.
In that regard, the candidate said he would create the "Women's Pension" program, which would provide an allowance to one million women heads of household.
The current congressman added that he would increase the Pension 65 benefit to S/500 (about US$146) and expand the number of beneficiaries, as well as raise the minimum monthly wage to S/1,500 (about US$439).
On education, Sanchez pledged free admission to universities to help "professionalize young people graduating from high school," recognize 100% of the social debt owed to teachers, and uphold the law that guarantees decent pensions for retired educators.
"We will be the government of the educational revolution. Education will be a State policy," he expressed.
Unity of parliamentary forces
At another point in his speech, Sanchez welcomed the support he received from political leaders, and former presidential candidates, including Alfonso Lopez Chau, Ricardo Belmont, George Forsyth, Yonhy Lescano, and Ronald Atencio.
He said that, together with Belmont and Lopez Chau, they had discussed "joining forces in the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies to become the new parliamentary bloc of the people's government."
Moreover, the candidate said that for Peruvians residing abroad, he would introduce legislation recognizing the protection and defense of their rights.
He also respectfully called on those considering casting a null vote to give him an opportunity to help recover the country from corruption.
"We are committed to high standards of justice and zero discrimination," Sanchez expressed.
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