The national political scene is tense again. Presidential candidate and current congressman Joseph Williams spoke about the position of Country Advances facing the vacancy request against the president José Jeríannouncing that his party has decided to support the initiative in the face of the serious accusations against the president.
In statements given to Canal N, Williams maintained that, from the party’s internal evaluation, the situation of the Executive has reached a critical point.
“From the party’s position, the situation that is being experienced is considered serious. From our point of view, the president can no longer handle any more,” he stated.
The congressman confirmed that the bench will request an extraordinary session of Congress to debate the request for a presidential vacancy as soon as possible. “We are going to ask that an extraordinary session be held ahead of time to debate the issue of the vacancy,” he indicated.
Williams went further and hinted that the president’s departure would be imminent. “It is very likely that Jerí will leave. We have decided today that tomorrow we will sign the vacancy,” he assured, marking a firm position of his political group against the current Government.
The presidential candidate also recognized that an eventual vacancy process could negatively impact the electoral climate, however, he held the head of state directly responsible for the political instability that the country is going through.
“A vacancy, of course, affects the electoral process, but this crisis is not the responsibility of Congress or the political parties, but of President Jerí himself,” said Williams, who stressed that governability has been seriously affected.
Likewise, he assured that, if he reaches the Presidency of the Republic, his management will be marked by transparency. “There will be no scandals or conflicts of interest. The country needs stability, order and responsible decisions,” he said.
“I believe that Petroperú is not enough”
At another point in the interview, José Williams referred to the financial situation of Petroperú, a state company that is going through a deep economic crisis. The candidate was blunt in pointing out that the State cannot continue supporting a loss-making company.
“I believe that Petroperú is not enough. It is impossible that the State is financing for so long an institution that is in the red and is not going to change,” he said.
Williams explained that his proposal falls within what is permitted by Law 30130, which authorizes the privatization of up to 49% of Petroperú.
“We are not breaking the law. We encourage the general manager to be foreign, because of the experience they have and the results they can offer,” he said.
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