Citation. The Congress of the republic convened a new plenary session to receive to the President of the Republic, Pedro Castillo, this Monday, March 28 at 3:00 p.m. m. This, after the head of state confirmed, from Puno, his assistance in the national Parliament. “We will be in Congress to answer what the government wants to make believe,” he said.
This call is given in order to start the debate on the Agenda Motion No. 2148 on the prerogative of presidential vacancy due to permanent moral incapacity established in article 113 of the Political Constitution of Peru.
Thus, the Mayor’s Office of the Congress, in charge of Hugo Rovira Zagal, decided to summon the legislators to attend the plenary session this Monday face-to-face or virtuallythrough the session platforms of the Legislative Palace.
Congress summons legislators for this Monday, March 28 at 3:00 pm Photo: Congress
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On March 14, the Plenary of Congress admitted to debate the presidential vacancy motion against Pedro Castillo with 76 votes in favor, 41 against and one abstention. This proposal was promoted by the Renovación Popular caucus and obtained the support of other caucuses.
For this reason, the ruler must respond to Congress for the Sarratea case, involving him in alleged acts of corruption. Similarly, regarding the statements of the aspiring effective collaborator, karelim lopezwho affirmed the existence of an alleged mafia entrenched in the Government Palace.
Initially, the motion was supported by: People’s Renewal (PR), People’s Force (PF) and Country advances (AvP). There are also five accessions of Alliance for Progress (APP), two of We are Peru (SP) and one of We can Peru (PP). It is important to specify that 87 votes are needed to finalize the dismissal of Castillo. However, to date, the opposition would not have the necessary votes.
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This is the second vacancy motion filed against peter castle as far as his government is concerned. The first dates from November 25 and was promoted by the congresswoman of Avanza País Patricia Chirinos.
