expressed his absolute respect for the work of the National Police of Peru and lamented that a voluntary action by one of his security personnel had been misunderstood.
"I express my absolute respect for the work of the National Police and all workers across the country," Mr. Castillo expressed via Twitter on Friday night.
"I lament that a voluntary action by a security team member was misunderstood; he wanted to prevent my lumbago from worsening and kindly offered himself for that action," he indicated.
The Head of State affirmed that he had never asked or forced the police agent to tie his shoelaces, something that —Mr. Castillo explained— he himself could not do, because he had been wearing a bulletproof vest for some time to protect himself against any risk or threat.
In this sense, the top official indicated that it was a fortuitous event which is being misunderstood and used by his political opponents to continue damaging his image.
The President also pointed out that he respects and appreciates the concern of the Ombudsman's Office and other institutions about the incident.
Lastly, he ruled out any abuse or discrimination against the police agent.