Given the escalation of violence with which the Government of the President of the Republic has been confronting, Dina Boluartethe manifestations that They ask for his removal from office, the closure of Congress and the advancement of elections; various political personalities raised their voices in protest to demand the resignation of the head of state. This after the death of 12 civilians was confirmed during the demonstrations on Monday, January 9 in Juliaca. He maintains that, a management that needs to claim dozens of lives to sustain, does not deserve to continue.
“Nine Peruvians murdered in Puno. And in Lima they talk about the National Agreement. How many more deaths do Dina Boluarte and Congress want to leave? Stop the massacre! (…) Meanwhile, in the Palace, Boluarte and his allies pretend to be normal in a delegitimized space”, expressed the ex-minister Anahi Durand.
Along the same lines, the former head of the PCM spoke Mirtha Vasquez, who made a call for the president to step aside to stop the deaths in Puno: “Unable to lead a political exit and control the so-called ‘law enforcement’, allowing them to kill more Peruvians. Ms. Dina Boluarte cannot continue at the head of the Government #DinaRenunciaYa. Stop the killing in Puno”.
Similarly, the parliamentarian Sigrid Bazan, of Cambio Democráticos-JPP, pointed out that a government that sheds so much blood does not deserve to stay another minute: “Madam Dina Boluarte, I quit! There are already more than 30 Peruvians murdered, victims of excessive violence and the brutal repression that his government has been exercising. If you have any respect for the memory of the deceased and their relatives, resign along with your entire cabinet.”
Peru Libre calls for a “stop to the massacre” and resignation of Dina Boluarte
For its part, the bench of Peru Libre issued a pronouncement in which he requested a “stop to the land and air massacre in Juliaca-Puno.” They called for Dina Boluarte leave office, abandon the Government Palace and call new general elections, and direct the country towards a constituent assembly.
“The town of Juliaca is being massacred by the repressive forces of the State, which has led to the death of 12 people, bringing a total of 40 murders so far, in addition to hundreds of wounded and detained. (…) The people’s request is clear, demanding the resignation of the de facto president Dina Boluarte, new elections and the constituent assembly”, read in the statement.
More politicians call for Boluarte’s resignation
On the other hand, the former Minister of Health Hernando Cevallos Flores He asked Boluarte Zegarra stop the repression that has been generating deaths: “Today’s massacre in Juliaca must mobilize the entire town to stop this band of murderers who control power. It is evident that they intend to end what is left of democracy, humiliate the people and stay. We must all speak out! #DinaRenunciaYa!”.
Congressman Flor Pablo demands the resignation of Prime Minister Otálora and assures that he will not give a vote of confidence
Legislator Flor Pablo lamented the death of 14 Peruvians who marched using legitimate protest. “We cannot continue to be spectators in the face of the abusive use of force by the State,” she wrote. He added that in tomorrow’s plenary session, January 9, “there is no place (to request) (a vote of) confidence,” and that Prime Minister Otárola must resign.”