will travel to Peru in order to hand over the Pro-Tempore Presidency of the Andean Community of Nations (CAN) to the
On this matter, the high-ranking official pointed out that the Government is respectful of the separation of powers, the principle under which this measure was taken. Nonetheless, he said, this is not in line with State interests.
"Therefore, I want to announce the goodwill of the Government of President Guillermo Lasso, of Ecuador, who (…) has expressed his decision to us so that, given these atypical circumstances that are occurring in Peru, he will come to Lima very soon; we are setting the date for the handing over of this Pro-Tempore Presidency of the Andean Community that will be assumed by Peru (...)," Rodriguez Mackay expressed.
The high-ranking official also asked the OAS to come once again to Peru to see in situ what is happening "with respect to our relations in the international and domestic spheres," as well as to evaluate the circumstances in which national life is developing.
He also pointed out that Peru will soon receive the Pro-Tempore Presidency of the Pacific Alliance. Thus, President Castillo should travel abroad to assume the post.
The new Cabinet member affirmed the aim is to enhance the social meaning of said bloc, which is made up of Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru.
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