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Peru's President will send communication to Congress to be summoned this week

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16:07 | La Banda de Shilcayo (San Martin region), Nov. 3.

Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra on Tuesday reported that he will send a formal communication to Congress Chairman Manuel Merino tomorrow so that he can be summoned this week to face the second presidential impeachment recently approved for debate by Parliament.

"Tomorrow, first thing in the morning, I am going to send a cordial communication to the chairman of Congress requesting him to set a date for this week, thus ending the uncertainty and continuing to work with Congress as we have been doing together for the sake of Peru," he expressed.

From northern San Martin region, the Head of State asserted that citizens do not deserve to be in suspense or in a situation of uncertainty, but to work having peace of mind.

The top official commented that the second presidential impeachment motion generates political and economic uncertainty, at a time when Peru is emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, improving its economy, as well as increasing public and private investment, which generate confidence.

"That is why we cannot have long periods of uncertainty. Thus, I asked Congress, from Chiclayo, to reschedule the session for this week," he insisted.

Indeed, earlier today, the statesman urged Parliament to hold the aforementioned plenary session this week — either on Thursday or Friday— and not wait until November 9, in order to avoid a further situation of uncertainty that damages the nation.

"I am willing to go to Congress as I am holding my head high, and I never run away. Therefore, I will be present (at the session)," he said after referring that confrontation does not allow his administration to develop the works needed to generate development nationwide.

"However, we will be working with you until the end (of my term in office on July 28, 2021)," he underlined.

Presidente @MartinVizcarraC: La vacancia genera incertidumbre de carácter político, social y económico, los peruanos no merecen estar en vilo. Mañana, a primera hora, mandaré un cordial oficio al Congreso para que la citación sea esta semana. El Perú no puede parar.
— Presidencia Perú (@presidenciaperu) November 3, 2020

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Published: 11/3/2020

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