The ungrouped congressman Carlos Zevallos pushed a motion of censure against the Minister of Development and Social Inclusion (Midis), Julio Javier Demartini Montesfor alleged irregularities in the program Qali Warma. A report from the Punto Final program revealed that the supplier company Frigoinca would have distributed canned food containing horse meat, according to biomolecular analysis. As a result, 20 minor beneficiaries of the State program were poisoned.
For this same reason, at the same time bench We are Peru presented a motion for interpellation against the head of Midis. However, the censorship request came in first, so the Plenary Session must prioritize it, as Zevallos explained to Canal N.
“They have entered almost at the same time, only the censorship entered earlier and, in order of arrival, it will have to be dealt with first. Most likely see you next week”, he indicated.
Likewise, he supported the request for censure by alleging that Demartini He has not proven himself capable of his position. “Of the ministers, he is the one who has lasted the longest. We need him to no longer be in the portfolio because he is not up to the position or the circumstances. We hope that the Board of Directors will give an account today and in the next session of the The plenary session already votes because this goes directly to the censure vote and there is no questioning or anything,” he said.
Somos Perú promoted a motion for interpellation
Regarding the motion for interpellation presented by We are Peruthis will include a sheet of 14 questions that seek to obtain answers about the case of preserves “Don Simon” in the Qali Warma program.
Among the questions that would be asked to the minister, the responsibility of the MIDIS in the supervision of suppliers, the measures adopted in cases of poisoning and the continuity of contracts with questioned companies. Likewise, information is requested on the legal actions initiated against the officials involved.
It is worth mentioning that parliamentarians question Julio Demartini’s management from 2022pointing out the lack of oversight mechanisms and possible omissions in the exclusion of suppliers with negative records. The motion emphasizes the need to clarify their knowledge regarding Frigoinca’s bad practices.
Julio Demartini rules out resigning from his position
For his part, the head of Midis ruled out resigning from his position, despite multiple questions. “When these things happen, everyone calls for the minister’s head. My responsibility is to work to the extent that the president’s assignment allows me (Dina Boluarte),” he declared to RPP.
Likewise, he assured that his work will be aimed at correcting errors related to the program. Qali Warma. “That’s why I’m restructuring the program; That is why, since last year, we said that, as it is, it no longer works, it does not provide a guarantee,” he added.
