Dina Boluarte sparked controversy again after being caught receiving members of the violent group ‘The Resistance’ in front of your home. In the images, spread on social networks, the members of the group expresses their support with phrases like: “Dina re-election” and “Dina brave, here are your people”. The former president, far from distancing herself, thanked the messages and greeted them with gestures of approval.
“Dear friends, brothers, thank you for this solidarity in front of my home. I am here, I am resting these days because since December 7, 2022 I dedicated myself to the country with soul, life and heart without any rest. And we are leaving a country different from the one we have received. We have worked within the constitutional framework, within the legal framework and strengthening our democracy in our rule of law,” he expressed to them.
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Besides, Boluarte I take this opportunity to express your good wishes towards the new President José Jerícalling on him to prioritize national development over personal or party interests. In an attempt to appear conciliatory after her vacancyindicated that she respects the decisions made in democracy, claiming that she is not the owner of the position she previously held.
“In democracy, decisions are accepted and we are not owners of positions. I wish every success to the President Jeri and I hope he continues to support the development and growth of the country, which is what should interest every Peruvian above personal and political interests,” he said.
‘La Resistencia’ is a group known for its violent actions against journalists, human rights defenders and citizens who criticize conservative figures or the man himself Boluarte regime. Its members have carried out acts of harassment outside media outlets and private homes. In January of this year, the Prosecutor’s Office opened an investigation for harassment and coercion against its main members, due to complaints of repeated threats.
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Fernando Tuesta, former head of the ONPE: “She is not prevented from being a candidate for Congress”
In statements to La República, Fernando Tuesta, former head of the ONPEexplained that Dina Boluarte does not face legal impediments to running for Congress in the next electionswhether in the Chamber of Deputies, the Senate or the Andean Parliament. He specified that the electoral restrictions only reach those who still hold high public positions and must resign six months in advance, a condition that Boluarte he already fulfills after his vacancy.
“The former president and vacant, Dina Boluarteis not prevented from being a candidate for Congress of the Republic, be it the Chamber of Deputies, Senators or the Andean Parliamentsince the impediments are established for those who hold positions of high authority of the State (…) They must have resigned six months before, which will only be fulfilled next Monday, but it says nothing about who has held the position of President of the Republic,” he noted.
In that sense, Tuesta maintained that both she and Pedro Castillo They retain their right to participate in the elections and could even be included in party lists as designated candidates. “In reality, she has the same right and has no impediment, neither she nor Pedro Castillo. She could be joining one of the lists as a designated person,” he commented.
