The spokesman for the Popular Renovation caucus, Jorge Montoyaasked the Organization of American States (OAS) not to interfere in a “strictly internal” process of Peruvian politics, referring to the vacancy process against President Pedro Castillo.
Through his Twitter account, the parliamentarian said that if the members of said body wish to see the presidential vacancy debate, they must “turn on your TV” and place the Congress Channel otherwise they can also watch it on the internet.
“I address the OAS and its representatives who are trying to interfere in a strictly internal process of our Peruvian politics”wrote the legislator on the social network.
“If you want to see the debate on the imminent Presidential Vacancy, turn on your TV and put on the Congress Channel or otherwise you can also watch it from the internet. Refrain from asking to be invited where you are not wanted.”he added.
Montoya He concluded his message by noting that the OAS “had its moment” when his presence was requested during the vote count after the second round of elections last year and he refused.
The representatives of the supranational body are Jean-Miguel Arrighisecretary of legal affairs; Maricarmen Silver, Secretary of Access to Rights and Equity; and Michelangelo TrinidadOAS representative in Peru.
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 89-A of the Rules of Procedure of Congress, the President of the Republic may personally exercise his right of defense or be assisted by a lawyer, for up to 60 minutes.
Paragraph d) states that the agreement that declares the vacancy of the Presidency of the Republic, for the reasons provided for in paragraph 2) of article 113 of the Constitution, requires a qualified vote. not less than 2/3 of the legal number of members of Congress, that is, 87 votes.
It should be noted that the president peter castle He has said on at least two occasions that he will appear before the plenary session of Congress to exercise his right to defense, as established by the regulations of that state power.
