Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra on Tuesday urged all sectors not to postpone political and justice reforms requested by the population and said the Government's proposed referendum will give legitimacy to such an important process.
"It is time for us —the decision-makers— to take responsibility and not to postpone this anymore (…). We cannot miss this opportunity (…).
We cannot let Peruvians down one more time," he noted.
Speaking before Government representatives, political parties, and civil society, the statesman emphasized the
fight against corruption is a unanimous responsibility, so he urged them to put individual priorities aside in favor of the population.
"(…) I think we are moving in the right direction. We can have economic growth, take a decentralized approach, implement good social policies, but if we lack solid institutions and a frontal
struggle against corruption, all this cannot be sustained over time and welfare becomes ephemeral," he warned.
Held at the Government Palace in Lima, the session was attended by Congress Third Vice-Chairwoman Yeni Vilcatoma, on behalf of the Chairman Daniel Salaverry.
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Published: 9/4/2018