The President of the Council of Ministers, Ernesto Alvarez, reaffirmed that the Executive branch has the mission to restore the principle of authority, regain the people's trust in their institutions, and open a new horizon of national reconciliation.
This was stated during the ceremony for War Veterans and National Pacification Day, yesterday, led by the President of the Republic, José Jeri.
There, the head of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers (PCM) emphasized that history has assigned to the Government of Transition and National Reconciliation the duty to heal the wounds of discord and ensure that democracy once again becomes the space where the people freely choose their destiny.
"Restoring authority means restoring respect for the State and order, demonstrating that public power can and must serve with transparency, firmness, and justice," stated the head of the Cabinet of Ministers.
The ceremony held yesterday was attended by the Ministers of Defense, Cesar Diaz, and Interior, Vicente Tiburcio; the head of the Joint Command of the Armed Forces, David Ojeda; the commanding generals of the Peruvian Army, Navy, and Air Force, as well as Congressman Jose Cueto.
The head of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers (PCM) also maintained that guaranteeing free and transparent elections is not only a political commitment, but also a moral obligation to those who died defending democracy.
“Giving a new direction to the country implies understanding that true change is not imposed by those in power, but is built through the participation, trust, and unity of all Peruvians. The Transitional Government assumes this task with serenity and courage, aware that each step it takes will determine the country's destiny,” he stated.
He then clarified that the commemoration of War Veterans Day and National Pacification Day does not represent a celebration of war, but rather a tribute to the dignity of those who defended peace, those who did not surrender in the face of adversity, and those who understood that loving Peru means serving it, even when the price is their own lives.
He also warned that Peru no longer faces a foreign army, but rather delinquency, organized crime, corruption, indifference, and fear.
“They are enemies who do not wear uniforms, but who threaten to bleed the country dry from within, eroding the trust, justice, and hope of its citizens,” he maintained.
Finally, he paid tribute to the heroes of the 1941 military campaign, the veterans of Alto Cenepa in 1978, the combatants of the Cordillera del Condor in 1981, and the defenders of Cenepa in 1995, who demonstrated that the defense of Peru is a permanent duty.
He also expressed his gratitude and respect to the heroes of the National Pacification: soldiers and police officers who faced terror when the country seemed to be losing faith in itself.
“In the dark years of violence, when fear sought to bring the republic to its knees, they stood firm, guided by the oath to defend the Constitution, democracy, and the Peruvian people. Today, Peru offers its sincere thanks to each of these patriots,” he concluded.
(END) NDP / RMCH / MDV
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Published: 10/27/2025