on Friday urged Congress to approve an early date for general elections so that the Executive Branch can call for this new electoral process.
Afterwards, the Head of State asked that Parliament members agree on whether this process will take place this year or in 2024.
"Let the elections be brought forward to the date and time that Congress chooses. Immediately, from the Executive Branch, we will be calling those (early) elections. Nobody has any interest in holding on to the post. I, Dina Boluarte, don't have any interest in staying longer in the Presidency," she stated.
Therefore, the top official called on Congress members to reach a consensus, even more so when parties Fuerza Popular (Popular Force) and Alianza para el Progreso (Alliance for Progress) propose holding general elections at the end of this year.
"I am here because I assumed a constitutional responsibility, and I will be (in office) until Congress sets a date. Therefore, I ask you to agree, set the date for elections. At that moment, we will be calling elections so that the people elect new Congress members and the new presidential formula freely and democratically, without blackmail," she said.
The Head of State also reminded citizens that she presides over a Transition Government. Therefore, "it doesn't want to perpetuate itself in power."
Moreover, President Boluarte specified that bringing the general elections forward "might serve as an experience to get to know who are elected to the highest positions in the country."