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Peru: Congressman Herrera passes away at age 55

19:01 | Lima, Oct. 25.

Peru Libre (Free Peru) party lawmaker Fernando Herrera Mamani died Monday afternoon, it was reported during a plenary session of Congress of the Republic.

Thus, Parliament Chairwoman Maria del Carmen Alva suspended the session as a sign of mourning.

Peru Libre spokesman, Congressman Waldemar Cerron, reported that the parliamentarian had died due to a cardiorespiratory arrest.

"We express our deepest condolences to the family, Peru Libre members, and to the great majorities that have always joined us. We are sad; we appreciate the solidarity of all Congress members who have simultaneously conveyed condolences," he expressed.


Congressman Herrera Mamani was born on July 31, 1966.

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Published: 10/25/2021