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Peru: President Boluarte apologizes for deaths in protests, proposes reconciliation pact

Photo: ANDINA/Andrés Valle

Photo: ANDINA/Andrés Valle

12:44 | Lima, Jul. 28.

The President of the Republic Dina Boluarte on Friday apologized for the deaths caused by the social upheaval and proposed the signing of a reconciliation pact.

"Expressing deep and painful concern, on behalf of the State, I apologize to relatives of the deceased, including civilians, police and military, and also to the injured," Mrs. Boluarte said.


Likewise, the Head of State stressed her commitment "to agreeing to everything and to cooperating with the work carried out by the Public Ministry, in accordance with the law."

Similarly, the dignitary affirmed that the Government will comply with the recommendations of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) on the matter.

"Also, I extend my hand and propose the signing of a reconciliation pact, a pact for life, for peace, for justice, for equality," she said.
 
This commitment is set seeking peace, justice, and equality in the country, said the President who announced the relaunch of the National Agreement as well.

Mrs. Boluarte stated that all social sectors will be included in said forum, in order to discuss their causes, the social agenda, and the political reforms that are pending in the country.

This event took place at Congress headquarters in the Peruvian capital, Lima.

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Publicado: 28/7/2023