The Minister of Education, Morgan Quero, attended the birthday ceremony of the evangelical pastor Jose Luis Linareswho has been reported for sexually abusing and impregnating his own daughter. In a video captured by the journalist Karla Ramirezyou can see the head of the Education portfolio giving a speech in which he claims to be happy to be part of the event to which Linares had invited him.
“It is a pride for me to be here with you, accompanying our beloved pastor on this occasion Jose Linares. I want to thank God and the Peruvian families who also believe in love: love for the country, love for others and love for the Lord. I am convinced that this will not be just another birthday or any anniversary, but the beginning of a new stage that will allow us to continue reaping hugs and triumphs. Above all, I want to highlight our love for God, for our families and for those to whom we owe the opportunity to be gathered here today as one big family,” were the words of the education minister during the meeting.
After becoming aware of the assistance of I want to the private party of the pastor accused of sexual abuse, the official account of X del Ministry of Education published a statement in which they assured that the minister had no relationship with Pastor José Luis Linares. Likewise, they assured that Quero’s attendance was solely due to an invitation made by members of the Pro Family and Pro Life Movement of Peru. Despite this, the words captured by the cameras seem to indicate a close relationship between Quero and Linares.
José Luis Linares Cerón He was denounced by his daughter in 2023, who accused him of having perpetuated systematic sexual abuse against her since the young woman was 6 years old. According to her testimony, these abuses led to her becoming pregnant by her own father at the age of 12. Furthermore, Linares Cerón’s daughter stated that her uncle, Robert Linaresbrother of the evangelical pastor, also participated in the humiliating acts against him.
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These are not the only acts syndicated to Linares Cerón. In March 2024, a 27-year-old woman accused the pastor of having committed sexual abuse in Ica. Likewise, in 2016, the accused’s brother filed a complaint against him for alleged physical abuse and psychological.
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The meeting with a pastor accused of sexual abuse is only one of the many questionable acts of the current education minister from Peru, Morgan Quero. The top educational manager in our country has been the protagonist of multiple controversies during his mandate. One of the most discussed arose from his comments on the deaths that occurred in the protests of December 2022 and January 2023, when he stated that “Human rights are for people, not for rats”. Although he later tried to justify himself by saying that he did not understand the question, his words generated strong criticism; The expressions earned him criticism and even criminal complaints from different organizations.
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Another controversial moment was his statement about sexual abuse in the community Awajunwhich he described as a “cultural practice”, which led to the rejection of indigenous organizations and a criminal complaint for discrimination promoted by the congresswoman Ruth Luque. Besides, I want He was singled out after visiting a school in Ate where a teacher was murdered in front of his students. The students’ families accused him of using the tragedy to appear interested, while demanding concrete security measures instead of symbolic gestures.