Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra on Monday affirmed that there was no breach of the principle of neutrality as a result of his statements related to the
2020 parliamentary elections, and asked the Special Election Board (JEE) of Lima Center to shelve the complaint against him.
In a document sent to JEE Lima Center, the Head of State submitted the disclaimers and, among his arguments, noted that
his words sought to promote informed voting, without favoring or harming candidates or political organizations.
Mr. Vizcarra noted that his statements "should be analyzed in relation to the Government's General Policy Towards 2021" and are framed under "the constitutional mandate of fighting corruption."
"Accordingly, it is neither unconstitutional nor illegal that, as President of the Republic committed to the fight against corruption, I have called on people to reflect and vote against corruption as well as for abolition of parliamentary immunity, which has been an adaptation instrument of those who elude and cover up individuals investigated or condemned for corruption," he expressed.
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Published: 12/30/2019