Peru President's call for elections shows Govt's full commitment to democracy

17:01 | Lima, Jul. 9.

Agriculture Minister Jorge Montenegro on Thursday affirmed that President Martin Vizcarra's call for general elections in 2021 reiterates his commitment to democracy.

Via Twitter, the government official underscored that the Head of State complies with democracy by making transparent the work of the Executive Branch.

El Presidente @MartinVizcarraC ratifica su compromiso llamando a elecciones para el 2021, cumpliendo el mecanismo democrático, transparentando el trabajo que realiza el Ejecutivo.
— Jorge Montenegro (@JLMONTENEGROCH) July 9, 2020

"This call for upcoming elections shows the Government is fully committed to the rules of democracy, power alternation, and people's right to elect authorities," he remarked.

Esta convocatoria a las próximas elecciones muestra la total convicción del Gobierno con las reglas de la democracia, la alternancia en el poder y el derecho del pueblo a elegir a sus autoridades.
— Jorge Montenegro (@JLMONTENEGROCH) July 9, 2020

On the other hand, Montenegro expressed speedy recovery to Production Minister Rocio Barrios, who tested positive for COVID-19.

Pronta recuperación a la ministra de @MINPRODUCCION, @Rocio_BarriosAl, para continuar trabajando en conjunto por el desarrollo del país y de nuestros compatriotas.
— Jorge Montenegro (@JLMONTENEGROCH) July 9, 2020

In addition, the minister reaffirmed his commitment to small-scale farmers.

"The Business Support Fund for Farmers (FAE-Agro), which will allow agricultural production to continue, was approved today. Thanks from the bottom of my heart for your praiseworthy work that guarantees our food supply!" he emphasized.

Renuevo mi compromiso con los pequeños agricultores y agricultoras del país. Hoy se aprobó el FAE Agro que permitirá continuar con la producción agraria. ¡Mi agradecimiento desde lo más profundo de mi corazón por su loable labor de garantizar nuestra alimentación! ????
— Jorge Montenegro (@JLMONTENEGROCH) July 8, 2020

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Published: 7/9/2020

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