Regarding the joint statement issued by a group of countries on Monday, the
Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the
decisions contrary to the constitutional and democratic order taken by ex-President Pedro Castillo Terrones, on December 7, constitute a coup d'état.
According to the government agency, these decisions
led Parliament to declare him impeached, within the framework of the strictest adherence to the Political Constitution of Peru, with 101 votes in favor, 6 against, and 10 abstentions.
On the other hand, in a statement issued on December 8, the
Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) recognized the immediate action of Peruvian institutions in defense of democracy in order to avoid the
institutional breakdown and reaffirmed that the latter must be protected through the enforcement of the rule of law.
In the ministry's statement, the Government of Peru reaffirms its conviction in the importance of respecting the international obligations set forth in the Inter-American System, mainly in the
Inter-American Democratic Charter, as well as the decisions that State branches have been adopting to safeguard democratic institutions and the rule of law in the country.
The Peruvian Government reiterates its firm commitment to full respect for the human rights of all people in its territory, including those of ex-President Pedro Castillo, and will persist in safeguarding democratic institutions and the rule of law in the country.
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Published: 12/13/2022