President Martin Vizcarra on Thursday affirmed he supports all demonstrations Peruvians have organized to protest against corruption in the justice system since fighting this scourge must be a joint task.
Although the Head of State noted the Inca country will go through difficult times in the coming days, months and years, he expressed confidence "bad elements that wanted to
corrupt everyone" will be identified soon.
"We are focused on
combating corruption. However, this (fight) must not only include the Executive Branch, but also the Judicial and Legislative Powers," the top official noted.
On the other hand, the statesman remarked "we have to lay the foundations for growth with a healthy society. Yet, we must make decisions to achieve that, and we are willing to make these decisions."
Remarks were made during his participation in a recognition ceremony organized by the National University of Engineering (UNI) in Lima.
Case
Supreme Judge Cesar Hinostroza is implicated in a series of audio recordings released by Panorama TV show and investigative journalism site IDL—Reporteros.
In the conversations, the judge offers and accepts favors to and from National Council of the Magistracy (CNM) members and other officials.
According to statements contained in one audio recording, Hinostroza had allegedly negotiated —with an unknown caller— the application of a mild punishment against a child rapist.
Likewise, the CNM opened an investigation on Hinostroza. Also, an impeachment motion against him was submitted to Congress.
Furthermore, Hinostroza was removed from the presidency of the Supreme Court's Second Transitory Criminal Chamber.
The consultative commission is intended to propose urgent and concrete measures to
reform the justice system thus contributing to effective, timely, transparent, efficient, and incorruptible justice.