Josue Gutierrez was on Friday sworn in as Peru's new Ombudsman before Congress' Chairman Jose Williams Zapata —after being elected for the position by Parliament two days ago.
Gutierrez' candidature received 88 votes in favor, 24 against, and 9 abstentions.
Today's ceremony was held at Congress' Raul Porras Barrenechea Chamber.
Civil and military authorities also attended the event.
About Gutierrez
Josue Manuel Gutierrez Condor is a lawyer born on May 1, 1972.
He was proposed as candidate by the Peru Libre bench.
The new ombudsman earned a Bachelor's Degree in Law from the University of Huanuco.
As part of his work experience, he has held a professional position at the Congress of the Republic from August 2022 to present.
Gutierrez has also served as coordinator at Parliament from August 2021 to August 2022, and has served as lawmaker from July 2011 to July 2016.
In addition, the newly-elected ombudsman has served as lawyer of Peru Libre party's founder, Vladimir Cerron.