Peru Justice Min: Congress has corrected itself regarding political reform

12:13 | Lima, Jun. 6.

Justice and Human Rights Minister Vicente Zeballos on Thursday affirmed Peru's Congress has corrected itself in order to debate and approve the political reform bills submitted by the Executive Branch.

In this sense, the official indicated that Parliament's confidence vote, as well as the new agenda and schedule approved at the Constitution Commission, have shown the willingness to move forward.

Likewise, he pointed out the new work agenda will prioritize the six bills submitted by the Executive Branch.

Furthermore, Minister Zeballos noted the comments from Congress' political groups' spokespeople are a sign of an assumed commitment.

It should be noted Prime Minister Salvador del Solar, Tuesta Commission members, and Minister Zeballos will be invited to attend these sessions so they can support the proposals. It is a decision the Justice-Human Rights Minister agrees with.

On the other hand, he ruled out having made any kind of economic proposal, adding that is not within his competences.

Confidence vote

Peru's Congress on Wednesday delivered a confidence vote —over the political reform— to the Cabinet led by Prime Minister Del Solar.

Lawmakers passed the confidence motion with 77 votes in favor, 44 against, and three (3) abstentions.

Confidence motion

Last week, President Martin Vizcarra announced his administration's decision to introduce a confidence motion to Congress regarding State policies aimed at strengthening institutions and fighting corruption in the Inca country, as included in the political reform bills submitted to Parliament.

As is known, the current Congress had already granted a no-confidence vote to a former Cabinet in September 2017. At that time, Mr. Vizcarra was serving as Vice-President.

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Published: 6/6/2019