Dina Boluarte highlights the actions of Elvia Barrios and Patricia Benavidez in “defending the democratic order”

The President of the Republic, Dina Boluarte, stressed on Tuesday the role of outgoing Judiciary Chief Elvia Barrios and National Prosecutor Patricia Benavidez in “defending the rule of law and democratic order” in the country.

representative pronounced like this ratify his respect for separation and independence authorities of the State, in the midst of the inauguration ceremony of Chief Justice Javier Arevalo Vela as new president Power of attorney for him period 2023-2024

“As a Democrat, the first thing I want to do is to declare my full respect for the separation and independence of powers, the fundamental pillar of the democratic system. In this sense, I consider it appropriate to single out the role of the outgoing Chairman of the Supreme Court, Elvia Barrios, in defense of the rule of law and democratic order in our country. I express the same gratitude to the National Attorney, Patricia Benavidez”, said Boluart Zegarra.

head of state stressed that management Arevalo Velawhich replaces in the PJ direction with Elvia Barrios, to work towards “a more timely and efficient administration of justice”. “Justice that takes time is not justice,” he said.

“We need a judiciary that upholds the rule of law, constitutional order, democracy and stands firm and determined when someone tries to trample on our state institutions,” he said.

In this line dignitary said that both government like the whole country “wants speedy justice” for the relatives of those who died during the protests against Government and Congresswhich were registered between the second and third week of December.

“We want quick justice for the relatives of our compatriots who died during the protests, this will avoid immunity and will contribute to the social peace that we sorely need,” he said.

President Dina Boluarte He ended his message by reaffirming his commitment to “working to create a judiciary that meets the expectations” of the Peruvians, as well as supporting initiatives and economic demands to “strengthen the work” of the judiciary.