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Peru: PM presents Government General Policy at Congress

Photo: ANDINA/Andres Valle

Photo: ANDINA/Andres Valle

15:41 | Lima, Jan. 10.

Prime Minister Alberto Otarola on Tuesday presented the Government's General Policy at a Parliament plenary session prior to requesting a confidence vote from lawmakers.

The high-ranking official attended this plenary session joined by the Ministerial Cabinet that he leads. 

The presentation was initially scheduled for 11:00 a.m. (local time). However, it was delayed due to incidents that occurred at the Legislative Palace minutes ago.

According to Article 130 of the Constitution, the Prime Minister must attend Congress joined by the Cabinet to present and debate the Government's General Policy —within 30 days after having been sworn-in to office. On the occasion, he raises the confidence motion. 

On December 29, the Cabinet chief began rounds of dialogue with various congressional groups prior to his presentation of the Executive Branch's work plan.

The Prime Minister announced that the Ministerial Cabinet will take concrete measures to Parliament based on the axes that have been prioritized by the Executive Branch: health and education; support for agriculture; boost to economic reactivation; decentralization; unlocking of stalled projects; and restoring trust in institutions.

A simple majority of votes in favor is required in order to approve the confidence motion. That is half plus one of the legal number of legislators: 66 votes.

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Published: 1/10/2023