President Martin Vizcarra on Monday branded as irresponsible the statements that suggested an alleged coup would take place in Peru.
Furthermore, the Head of State affirmed he is the first person who
defends democracy and the rule of law in the Inca country.
"No one should ever again talk about a coup d’état because we want to make progress within a democracy, which enables us to
fight corruption and boost development," the top official expressed.
Via social media, some people had been spreading false rumors indicating the Government was planning to stage a coup in order to take over the Inca country's independent institutions.
The proposed reforms address lawmakers' re-election, a bicameral legislature, political parties' private financing, and a reform of the National Council of the Magistracy (CNM) —recently renamed National Justice Board.
"This way —step by step— we will improve our institutions. Thanks to that, we will support the
fight against corruption, which is essential," the statesman added.