Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra on Friday affirmed his proposal to improve political and justice systems has been backed by the majority of citizens, who demand anti-corruption reforms, further transparency, and honesty from authorities.
"I was not alone after I introduced the proposal on July 28; I feel I've received majority support from the population (…)," Vizcarra said, referring to his proposal to hold a referendum to decide a ban on political parties' private financing, an end to lawmakers' re-election, the creation of a second chamber in Congress, and a reform at the National Council of the Magistracy (CNM).
Speaking at the opening of National University of Engineering's (UNI) Training and Research Center, the statesman said Government's efforts to develop the country will be fruitless if discredited institutions are not improved.
This is the case of the Judiciary and political parties —he underlined— whose members, in some cases, let down the trust of the population.
"That's why we proposed a political and justice reform, which we consider as important as the execution of engineering works. In fact, they have to go hand in hand (…)," he added.
According to the Head of State, besides a timely implementation and adequate technical data, works require honesty to be effective.
"That's what makes the difference," he commented.
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Published: 9/7/2018