Peruvian Episcopal Conference to Congress: “Your decision is urgently needed before the elections”

The Bishops’ Conference of Peru (CEP) has published an “open letter” addressed to Congress of the Republic regarding the progress of the general elections, which yesterday, Thursday, did not reach a consensus among the parliamentary benches.

Considering this, CEP asked the national representation to remember its “commitment and responsibility” to the population and listen to its “fair claims Social”.

“Our brethren from all over Peru, whose representatives you are in Congressthey ask them questions. Do they know you? Have you heard their demands? Peruvians must be heard in their just social demands,” the letter says.

“But at the same time, they need a world that will allow them to keep working to survive. Do not turn your back on them and do not listen to the cry of the entire Peruvian people,” the open letter says.

“urgent solution”

In this sense CEP He stressed the “urgent need” for Parliament to set a date for the general election.

“Your decision is urgent in early election protect our democratic institutions and create the conditions for a truly binding dialogue in the regions at the national level to address priority political and social issues. We are all Peru! No one should be forgotten!” the document says.

In turn, they pointed to the right of the population to elect their new representatives in Government And Congress.

“The sovereign people have the right to decide the fate of our Motherland through elections transparent and fair renewal of the executive and legislative branches,” the letter says.

Finally, CEP He reminded the parliamentarians that “all” sections of the population are “necessary for the construction of the Motherland.”

“Stop promoting polarization! Let’s stop hurting each other! No more confrontation! Violence only breeds more violence. Peruvian Episcopal Conference.