The president of the Power of attorneyJavier Arévalo Vela, called for peace and unity to prevail among Peruvians, within the framework of mobilizations in various regions of the country against the government of Dina Boluartewhich were unleashed last December after the vacancy of Pedro Castillo, constitutionally dismissed for his failed coup attempt.
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The magistrate’s words were made during the ceremony for the 142nd Anniversary of the Battle of Miraflores, a confrontation where military compatriots, judges and civilians gave their lives defending our sovereignty against the Chilean occupation.
“May this ceremony, which should not be forgotten, serve us to think about unity and peace among Peruvians, it is a moment of peace, to unite. Our country is going through a crisis, there is disunity, violence; let’s try to overcome it in a peaceful way, in the best way”, expressed Arévalo Vela.
According to information from the Ombudsman’s Office, until 5:30 pm today, there are 41 civilians killed In clashes between demonstrators and the National Police, in addition, 8 civilians died due to “events related to the blockade” and a policeman was murdered in Puno.
In the event held at Parque Reducto No. 2 as a tribute to the Peruvian martyrs, Arévalo highlighted the participation of judges and judicial workers, especially the president of the Power of attorney and the Supreme Court during the occupation of Lima (1881-1883), Juan Antonio Ribeyro Estada.
“In the peaceful resistance against the Chilean invader after the battle, the peaceful judicial resistance is embodied in Dr. Ribeyro Estada during the occupation of Lima, who offered courageous civil resistance against the invader even at the risk of endangering his physical integrity” , he referred.
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It should be remembered that in that fateful stage, the distinguished jurist defended the autonomy of this State Power, opposing the reactivation of the administration of justice in the face of the claims of the Chilean army, which decided to carry out judicial functions without applying Peruvian laws.
“May the tribute serve as an incentive for the union of all Peruvians and the country recover the peace that is so necessary to develop”, remarked Arévalo Vela.
The event was also attended by the Defense Minister, Jorge Chávez Cresta; the deputy mayor of the Municipality of Miraflores, Alexander Von Ehren Campos; titular supreme judges, Miraflores aldermen, among other state authorities.
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In this way, homage was paid to the judges who died on the front lines of the battle as members of the Reserve Battalion No. 4 in Redoubt No. 2, among them, the retired member of the Court of Puno Manuel Pino, the judge of Tumbes José Manuel Irrivarren, the judge of Iquique Félix Olcay, the judge of the Third District Benjamín Fajardo and many judicial workers.
