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Peru's PM reiterates call for unity and joint action with Congress

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Peru's Prime Minister Walter Martos supervises compliance with nationwide curfew on Sundays along with Ministers Jorge Montoya (Interior) and Jorge Chavez (Defense). Photo: ANDINA/Mininter

13:59 | Lima, Aug. 16.

Peruvian Prime Minister Walter Martos on Sunday affirmed that the only way to fight the coronavirus pandemic in the country is through concerted efforts from authorities.

In this respect, he reiterated his call for unity and moderation —on the part of the Congress of the Republic— to face the critical moment that the country is going through.

"I call for unity and moderation on the part of Congress. We are working together, we are doing it this time, and I believe this is the only way to fight the pandemic at this very critical moment," the President of the Council of Ministers expressed.

Regarding the announcement —made by Union por el Peru (Union for Peru) party— to introduce a censure motion against Education Minister Martin Benavides, the Cabinet chief pointed out that Congress has the instruments to carry out its supervision and control functions.

In this regard, he noted that the Executive Branch is awaiting the Parliament's decision but reiterated the call for unity in order to work together to tackle this pandemic.

The Prime Minister explained that State ministers need to focus on their work in this time of health emergency. He underscored that the education sector case is a very delicate matter.
 
Remarks were made after flying over various parts of the capital city, Lima, to verify the compliance with the mandatory social immobilization measure decreed by the Government to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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Published: 8/16/2020