In statements to the press, the first vice president of Congress, Patricia Juarezspoke about the strike of transporters that has been taking place mainly in Limaas a consequence of the extortion of drivers of various bus companies. He pointed out that the Armed Forces should take to the streets in order to support the Peruvian Police (PNP) and under the same leadership, promote intelligence actions that dismantle the criminal organizations responsible.
These statements are provided after his bench, Popular Forceshielded the Minister of the Interior, Juan Santiváñezwho is criticized not only for allowing crime and citizen insecurity to increase, but for being investigated for the crimes of abuse of authority, influence peddling and royal cover-up.
Patricia Juárez recognizes inaction of Congress in the face of extortion of transporters
The Fuerza Popular supporter specified that the responsibility lies with everyone, both the Executive and the Legislative, so she recognized her mistake. “We cannot help but recognize that there has surely been inaction on the part of us (Congress) regarding measures that could contribute,” she said.
However, he added that there have been times when bills have been presented, but that the commissions, such as the Justice Commission, have them “withheld”, causing them to delay their work.
Regarding the permanence of Minister Juan José Santiváñez, Juárez said the following: “The decision regarding the permanence or not of Minister Santiváñez corresponds to the Executive considering the serious situation that we are experiencing today,” but noted that Fuerza Popular is likely to leave. meet to determine whether or not they decide to question the Minister of the Interior.
“As soon as we resume activities, we must call Congress to explain this situation,” he said.
