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Peru: President salutes confidence vote

00:11 | Lima, Aug. 12.

The President of the Republic Martin Vizcarra saluted the vote of confidence that Congress granted to the Cabinet led by Prime Minister Walter Martos.

"The unity of all Peruvians is essential to move forward," the Head of State wrote on Twitter.

Congress on Tuesday night granted its confidence to the Cabinet, which received 115 votes in favor, 5 against and 4 abstentions.

Within this framework, the Cabinet chief reaffirmed his commitment to working with Parliament for the sake of the most remote communities that are currently affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Prime Minister arrived at Congress headquarters on Tuesday morning joined by Cabinet members to report on the actions of the Executive Branch and present the government's general policy to lawmakers.

In his speech, he addressed topics such as the fight against COVID-19 and the economic reactivation, among others.

Later, most legislators virtually expressed their views to the ministers.

As is known, Walter Martos was sworn-in as Prime Minister on August 6 to replace Pedro Cateriano in the post after Congress' majority rejected the confidence vote requested by the former Cabinet chief on August 4.

In accordance with Article 130 of the Constitution, the Prime Minister must attend Parliament —joined by his Cabinet— to present the Government's general policy and the principal measures pursued by the Executive Branch.

It must be noted that Peru is currently under a state of emergency imposed to prevent the COVID-19 from further spreading in the country.

Saludo el voto de confianza a nuestro premier @WalterMartosR y al Gabinete Ministerial. La unidad de todos los peruanos es fundamental para salir adelante. pic.twitter.com/KxXfI1Lf70
— Martín Vizcarra (@MartinVizcarraC) August 12, 2020

Con 115 votos a favor, el @congresoperu otorgó el #VotoDeConfianza al Gabinete Ministerial presidido por @WalterMartosR, quien presentó la política general de Gobierno ante la representación nacional. #ElPerúPrimero pic.twitter.com/gjqIHjn5VP
— Consejo de Ministros (@pcmperu) August 12, 2020

???Premier @WalterMartosR ratificó su compromiso de trabajar unidos para atender pueblos más alejados del país #VotoDeConfianza https://t.co/2U7OTWHVyz
— Consejo de Ministros (@pcmperu) August 12, 2020

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Published: 8/12/2020

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