on Friday reported that she has tendered her irrevocable resignation from the position of Education Minister, which
The document indicated that she had accepted to become minister of said sector motivated by the responsibility of guaranteeing the right to education for all Peruvian students, which is linked to the future of the Republic —within democratic and institutional frameworks.
It added that Peru is facing a political crisis of major dimensions that demands democratic convictions, respect for order and —at the same time— for the physical integrity and life of each Peruvian citizen, which —she said— "unfortunately have been violated in recent hours."
"As a country, we have the responsibility to find the course that leads us to grant a viable future to all Peruvians," the letter, in which she also appreciated the trust placed in her, concluded.
Via Twitter, Correa pointed out that "the death of compatriots has no justification" and that "State violence cannot be disproportionate and cause death," referring to the citizens who passed away due to protests held in recent days.