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UN in Peru welcomes election of Francisco Sagasti

Congress Chairman Francisco Sagasti, who will become interim President of the Republic today. Photo: AFP

Congress Chairman Francisco Sagasti, who will become interim President of the Republic today. Photo: AFP

11:50 | Lima, Nov. 17.

The United Nations (UN) in Peru welcomed the election of Francisco Sagasti as new head of Congress and future interim President of the Republic.

According to the organization, Francisco Sagasti will have to face serious challenges as the next President of Peru.

In addition, it expressed its commitment to working together towards the goal of generating equal opportunities in the country.

"We convey to him our commitment to working together for a country with equal opportunities. We extend our best wishes to him," the United Nations (UN) in Peru posted on Twitter.

Purple Party Congressman Francisco Sagasti was elected as the new head of Congress on Monday and will assume the Presidency of the Republic today.


The swearing-in ceremony is slated for today at 4 p.m. (local time) at Parliament headquarters in Lima.

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Published: 11/17/2020