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Peru President underlines Americas' commitment against corruption

12:52 | Cajamarca (Cajamarca region), Nov. 19.

President Martin Vizcarra on Monday reminded his Uruguayan counterpart Tabare Vazquez that leaders of the Americas signed an agreement to fight corruption head-on during the Summit of the Americas held in Lima last April.

Peru's top official confirmed the delivery of relevant information so that President Vasquez can have all elements of judgment and make the best decision concerning the asylum request recently submitted by former President Alan Garcia.

"This topic is of utmost importance for us. As Peru's Head of State, it was my duty to communicate with Uruguay's highest authority. Yesterday, at 5:00 PM, we had a 7-8 minute long phone conversation," the statesman expressed.

Likewise, the Head of State indicated Uruguay should take into consideration the Inca country's stance on this subject.

Vizcarra affirmed a document supporting this position will be sent to Uruguay on Tuesday at the latest.

"I told the President the Summit of the Americas was held in April," the Head of State stated.

Presidents signed the Lima Commitment at the end of the meeting, pledging to fight corruption, he explained.

"This scourge knows no bounds," he added, and combat against it requires joint efforts of all top officials.

Moreover, he ruled out the existence of political persecution in Peru. Instead, there is a true rule of law, in which everyone respects the Constitution and laws.

When asked if the Inca nation will provide a safe conduct in case Uruguay accepts Garcia's asylum request, the statesman urged people not to get ahead of the process.

A Peruvian Judge on Saturday approved Prosecutor Jose Domingo Perez's request to forbid former President Alan Garcia from leaving the Inca country for 18 months.

The same day Garcia entered the diplomatic facilities with the purpose of requesting asylum.

As is known, Brazilian construction giant and corruption-tainted Odebrecht allegedly paid bribes to secure the Lima Metro Line 1 contract during Garcia's presidency (2006-2011).

Last Thursday, investigative journalism site IDL-Reporteros reported Garcia had received US$100,000 from Odebrecht for a lecture in Sao Paulo. He had denied the allegations and said he would stay in the country.

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Published: 11/19/2018

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