Peru: President reiterates Government's commitment to true decentralization

Photo: ANDINA/Presidency of the Republic of Peru

Photo: ANDINA/Presidency of the Republic of Peru

12:42 | Lima, Mar. 4.

The President of the Republic Pedro Castillo on Friday ratified his Government's commitment to a true decentralization and to allocate the corresponding budget for the benefit of population centers.

The Head of State affirmed it is important that mayors prioritize and complete public works in order to meet the population's needs such as those related to education and health.

The top official said he expects the support of the Parliament for the bill that proposes a real budget for population centers.

Mr. Castillo participated in the Executive Meeting: Strengthening the Management Capacity of Municipalities of Population Centers in Peru. The event took place at Lima Convention Center.

At the meeting, the President also referred to the fears involving his administration, which —according to his critics— supposedly was attempting to implement a communist model in Peru through a Constituent Assembly.

"Totally false, wrong; people have to get that out of their heads; we have come here to give the people health and education (services), to meet their major needs," he pointed out.

Mr. Castillo said he was stigmatized, but contrary to what was said, his administration wants to grant property title deeds to farmers and for Peru to become a country of owners.

He also mentioned that corruption acts in different instances of the Peruvian State must be sanctioned.

Besides, he reiterated his call on the private sector to continue investing in the country, as it relies on legal certainty.

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Published: 3/4/2022