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President of the Republic Dina Boluarte has formally requested that the Public Ministry not continue with the investigation into the aggression she suffered in Ayacucho region on January 20, and urged the shelving of said inquiry.
In a letter, addressed to the Fifth Provincial Criminal Prosecutor's Office of Huamanga, the Head of State indicated that she shares the affliction due to the lack of answers and justice suffered by the relatives of the victims of the social protests that occurred one year ago.
In that sense, she indicated that, without this meaning justifying conduct contrary to the rule of law, in reference to the aggression she had suffered, it is essential to have in said action the opportunity for reflection, conciliation, and pacification.
"Therefore, as the aggrieved person in this investigation, I announce that I will not boost it, and I urge the shelving of the investigation if the authority deems it appropriate," Mrs. Boluarte expressed.
Similarly, the top official indicated that the situation in the country makes her committed to dedicating most of her time to the task of governing for everyone and joined by all Peruvians.
In the letter, the president indicates that she has been summoned to testify as an aggrieved person and to attend the legal medical examination (appointment) for the preliminary investigation opened against citizen Ruth Barcena —widow of one of the citizens who died during the social protests. Mrs. Barcena attacked Mrs. Boluarte while she was participating in an event in Ayacucho last weekend.
The Head of State indicated that she understands and feels the pain of the relatives of the victims of violent demonstrations.
She also reiterated that her administration never provoked or instigated them.
Mrs. Boluarte expressed she deeply lamented that a rigorous and thorough investigation had not been carried out, which includes determining whether what happened was the outcome of a legitimate or disproportionate use of force, "to only, after that, be able to determine if the protocols were respected or not, and establish up to what hierarchical level it would have been appropriate to investigate."
In turn, the president's lawyer, Joseph Campos, affirmed that what this request from the president to the Huamanga Prosecutor's Office does is "turn a lamentable situation (the aggression against Mrs. Boluarte) into an opportunity for Peruvians to debate without any passion."
On the other hand, the attorney announced that they have filed an amparo action over the constitutional complaint filed against the Head of State for the deaths of six citizens during the protests "and against the investigation in general."
He specified that the appeal was presented before a constitutional judge.
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Published: 1/25/2024