17:58 | Chiclayo (Lambayeque region), Jun. 23.
The
President of the Republic Pedro Castillo on Thursday said that Congress should put urgent issues affecting the country on its agenda.
The Head of State affirmed that the Executive Branch has submitted more than 33 bills to Parliament, including one aimed at securing
separation of powers and governance in Peru.
He emphasized that said bill sought to clarify issues around the presidential impeachment, confidence motion, and censure. However, the constitutional reform proposal was shelved.
Moreover, Mr. Castillo mentioned the bill addressing the massive use of natural gas, whose inclusion on the legislative agenda remains a pending issue.
Likewise, he referred to the proposal to hold a referendum in order to convene a Constituent Assembly,
which was also shelved.
The top dignitary remarked that the accusations against him, which are spread by the press, have not been proven during these 11 months in office.
"However, almost one year has passed (since taking office), and they (said small group of legislators) keep talking about the same, instead of putting urgent issues affecting the country on the agenda," the President pointed out.
His remarks were delivered during a visit to Chiclayo, where he held a meeting with grassroots organizations.
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Publicado: 23/6/2022