The bill presented by the government of the interim president of Peru, Dina Boluarte, which established the holding of general elections for October 2023, decided to be postponed in the congress of the republic. This was reported on February 3 by the Andina agency.
The Constitution and Regulations Commission of the Peruvian Congress refused to discuss the bill proposed by the government on early elections.
It therefore became the fourth draft of an early election to be rejected by parliament this week amid ongoing anti-government protests.
The congressmen argued their decision by referring to the article of the parliamentary regulation, which establishes that the same proposal on an identical subject cannot be presented until the next annual session.
Let us remember that on December 7, 2021, a right-wing coup d’état took place in Peru, as a result of which the leftist leader Pedro Castillo was removed from office, who was arrested and imprisoned after the announcement of the dissolution of congress.
Congress, which impeached the legitimately elected president Castillo, appointed Prime Minister Dina Boluarte as president. This decision was immediately supported by the United States.
After the coup, massive protests began in different regions of Peru, during which, according to various sources, some 60 people died. The demonstrators demand the release of Castillo, the dissolution of congress, the resignation of Boluarte and the holding of early elections.
Source: Rossa Primavera
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