Caesar Hildebrandt commented about the acquisition of 24 fighter aircraft by the State. In this regard, he indicated that such a purchase could be irregular and criticized the position of the owner of the Ministry of Defensewho said that the person who does not agree with such a purchase would be considered a traitor to the country.
“The 24 crooked fighter planes that Mrs. Boluarte has ordered to buy and that the Minister of Defense says he is going to buy and that, in addition, he announces that anyone who opposes can be considered a traitor to the country, well, I am opposed, minister. I am opposed. I am not a traitor to the country, but I am categorically opposed because it seems like a suspicious bribery expense to me,” he expressed during the broadcast of his podcast.
Likewise, the journalist mentioned other possible acquisitions that the Government could make. “There are 24 fighters, two transport planes and there is now talk of, probably, a new presidential plane, even though the current one works very well,” he added.
Given this, Hildebrandt highlighted the million-dollar purchase in the face of poverty rates in Peru. “It will go with consolidated borders. With more or less the exterior guaranteed, buying fighters when poverty reached 30%. Suspected of bribery, Mr. Minister of Defense. A “traitor to the country” says it on his face,” he said. .
Millionaire purchase
Hildebrandt’s comment was framed in the announcement made by the president about the purchase of the fighter planes and their million-dollar cost. “The decision that this government has made is very important and historic and all good citizens should rejoice, because we are finally giving importance to investments designed with a vision of the State,” declared the prime minister.Gustavo Adrianzenat a press conference on the subject.
Likewise, they added that the value of the acquisition is estimated at no less than 3.5 billion dollars, which will be financed through credits granted by the Banco de la Nación and through the issuance of Sovereign Bonds in the local market. Approximately $2 billion will be allocated to the 2025 National Budget, while the remainder will be covered by the 2026 budget.
It should be noted that theGovernmentapproved the purchase of an ambulance plane and the acquisition of a fleet of helicopters for rescue work and transfer of patients in serious condition, with the aim of improving emergency care in the different regions of the country.
“The Government has not only prioritized the purchase of fighter aircraft to ensure the defense of the country. It has also approved important purchases. This month we will receive an ambulance plane. All regional governors have accepted the proposal, jointly, to acquire a large number of helicopters, from 24 to 26, which will be managed by the Peruvian Air Force,” he stated during a dialogue with the press at the end of the Council of Ministers. ,Walter Astudillo.
