The president Dina Boluarte He issued a message to the nation after the Congress of the Republic denied permission for his trip to the United States, where he was to participate in the 79th UN General Assembly, which will be held in New York.
“This situation shows that for some representatives, partisan and personal interests are more important than the interests of our country,” he said.
He also asked Congressman Alex Paredes to withdraw his request for reconsideration of the denial of permission for the trip, thanking the parliamentarian for his concern about Peru’s absence at the event in the North American country.
“Now more than ever, it is time to continue working together for our country. To the Democratic congressmen who give us their vote of confidence putting the country first, we say thank you,” he stressed.
Prime Minister asks Congress to reconsider position
The President of the Council of Ministers, Gustavo Adrianzén, asked Congress on Wednesday to reconsider its decision not to approve President Dina Boluarte’s trip to the United States to participate in the United Nations (UN) General Assembly.
“[Quiero] “I would like to make a most respectful and fraternal appeal to the congressmen who did not approve this trip, to listen to our foreign minister who will explain the importance of the trip and consider changing their minds,” he said at a press conference.
On Tuesday, Congress rejected, with 55 votes against and 50 in favor, authorizing the president to leave the country from Saturday 21 to Thursday 26, to attend the 79th UN General Assembly that will be held in New York. Parliamentarians argued that the country is going through a difficult time due to the forest fires, which have left at least 15 people dead.
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