on Thursday announced that next week a state of emergency will be declared in Peru's eastern Ucayali region to combat the problem of citizen insecurity.
"It is now in the hands of the Council of Ministers; next week, the state of emergency will be issued to fight crime, this emerging problem that exists in Ucayali region," Mr. Castillo expressed.
The Head of State stressed the need to join efforts against crime, and mentioned as an example the experience developed by self-defense committees, rondas (farming patrols), serenazgo (municipal police), and the National Police of Peru.
"Separated we can never achieve anything. Together we must walk; today it is up to this generation to face the country's problem, which historically have not been solved," he asserted.
The top official pointed out the importance of looking at regions such as Ucayali and addressing their problems.
Likewise, he reiterated that the Executive Branch will always have its doors open to listen to local authorities.
"Governor, mayors, Congress members, let's sit down and talk," said Mr. Castillo, who called on
Energy and Mines Minister Carlos Palacios to convene civil society experts as soon as possible to guide and put Block 31 in Curimana at the service of Ucayali region and the rest of the country.
He also highlighted the holding of the Decentralized Council of Ministers session, as it is an opportunity for civil society leaders to express what they have to say to the President of the Republic and State ministers.
"This must go on. We must be open to the people in every corner (of the country); we must continue implementing that; we are not afraid of it," he added.
Lastly, the President said he was not afraid of the headlines published by some media outlets when he remarked that the Government has its own agenda —namely the Peru Agenda.