On January 8, the Minister of Education, Morgan Queroparticipated in the birthday party of the evangelical pastor José Linares Cerón, who has been denounced by his daughter of having been systematically abused since she was 6 years old.
In a video broadcast by Panamericana Televisión, the presence of the head of Minedu is noted at the meeting where he points out that “it is an honor to participate in the activity with our beloved pastor José Linares.”
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“(…) Our love for the Lord, our love for God, our love for the families to whom we owe so much; the possibility of being here all gathered with a great family. Thank you very much and happy birthday,” he said. listen to the member of the cabinet chaired by Gustavo Adriánzén say.
José Luis Linares Cerón, it is recalled, was denounced some time ago, in 2023, by his daughter, who indicated that her father took advantage of her mother’s abandonment to abuse her repeatedly.
In March 2024, another 27-year-old woman reported the pastor for sexual abuse in Ica.
They go off on a tangent
After the video was disseminated, the Communications Office of the Ministry of Education issued a press release stating that the minister has no working relationship with José Luis Linares Cerón.
“Their presence at a social event in which both were present was due to an invitation made by members of the Pro Familia Pro Vida movement of Peru. The Ministry of Education reiterates its commitment to transparency, equity and quality education in the country,” the document reads.
On the subject, meanwhile, Prime Minister Adrianzén pointed out that “one freely decides with whom to meet” so “questioning or not the participation of a person in a given meeting is something very personal.”
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