Congress approved the creation of a commission to investigate deaths during protests

The plenary session of the Congress approved the order of business proposal 5039 to set up a commission of inquiry to determine responsibility for the impact on human rights in protests that have taken place since December 7, 2022. 71 votes in favor and 45 against gave the green light for the implementation of the initiative presented by the factions of Cambio Democratico Juntos por el Peru, Acción Popular, Bloque Magisterial and Democratic Peru.

Considered benches “pThey propose to the Congress of the Republic to establish a commission of inquiry to determine criminal and political responsibility serious consequences for human rights, such as life and physical integrity, which have occurred since December 7, 2022. The commission will have 60 days to investigate. The petition was submitted on December 16, 2022.”

During the debate, both left and right parliamentary groups agreed on the importance of investigating the facts. However, some disagree as to whether it is necessary for Congress to take over the investigation or to place all responsibility on a government ministry.

Ninth day of renewed protests

On the ninth day of the resumption of the protests, which began on December 7, the death toll rose to 47. The last death was recorded in Cusco: the peasant leader died on Wednesday, January 11, at 9:50 am local time. night.

Recall that the protesters are demanding the resignation of President Dina Boluarte and the closure of the current Congress so that new general elections can be held immediately. The protests began on the same day that former President Pedro Castillo carried out a failed coup d’état and attempted to dissolve the Legislative Assembly as well as shut down the entire national justice system.