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Peru: Mobilizations affecting COVID-19 vaccination will not be allowed

Photo: ANDINA/Ministry of Interior of Peru

11:16 | Lima, Jun. 12.

Peruvian Interior Minister Jose Elice on Saturday affirmed that mobilizations or acts, which affect or interrupt the vaccination against COVID-19, will not be allowed in the country.

Via Twitter, the Cabinet member said that —at this time— the immunization of citizens is essential, as it guarantees the right to health.

"Everyone is guaranteed the right of free expression, but mobilizations or acts that affect or interrupt the vaccination process will not be allowed," Elice expressed.

"COVID is our common enemy," he pointed out.

On social media, users call for a march at Campo de Marte in Lima's Jesus Maria district, where a vaccination center is located.

The reason, they say, is the demand for a resolution of the voting records challenged by Fuerza Popular party, whose candidate Keiko Fujimori competed in the recent presidential runoff election against candidate Pedro Castillo (Peru Libre).

Toda persona tiene garantizado el derecho de libre expresión, pero no se permitirá movilizaciones o actos que afecten o interrumpan el proceso de vacunación, que es imprescindible en este momento y garantiza el goce del derecho a la salud. El Covid es nuestro enemigo común
— José Elice (@PePeElice) June 12, 2021