President Martin Vizcarra on Wednesday afternoon congratulated the initiative of Lima Metropolitan Area Mayor Jorge Muñoz to house homeless citizens at Plaza de Acho (bullring) and asked that this example be replicated in other regions of Peru.
The Head of State said "the Government will spare no effort if there are underserved populations."
"I congratulate the initiative of Lima Metropolitan Area Mayor Jorge Muñoz, who had the excellent idea of having 150 beds available for homeless people, in order to provide shelter and food to 150 people who live on the streets, people who have been invited to stay at Plaza de Acho, renamed Everyone's House," he expressed.
"Solidarity is what we want from all authorities. Why can’t we replicate this in other cities of Peru?" he asked himself.
In this sense, the top official affirmed that there is an underserved population —with different proportions— in other parts of the country, so this initiative needs to be replicated.
"They were invited precisely yesterday, when a very unusual and heavy rain hit Lima, but they were under a roof that protects them from the weather. More institutions should join the initiative. So, let's keep up this effort and show our ability to work together," he stated.
The statesman explained that the aim is to show solidarity with those who need it, so those who can resist this crisis must help those who cannot "and that is the key to success."
"This virus makes no discrimination. If we have to give it credit for something, it would be its democratic character and the fact that it can affect everyone. However, there are households that can withstand this, then solidarity is the right word under these circumstances," he concluded.
On this occasion, the President was joined by members of the Council of Ministers. The event was held at the Government Palace in Lima.
Wednesday marks the seventeenth day of mandatory social isolation.
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