At the end of January, Congresswoman Nieves Limachi submitted a proposal for presidential vacancies due to more than 60 deaths during the protests. | Fountain: Video: PTR | Photo: Andes
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On Tuesday, April 4, the plenum of Congress refused to allow discussion of the proposal for a presidential nomination submitted against President Dina Boluarte in connection with the loss of life recorded during social protests that took place in various regions against the current administration.
After a debate that lasted about an hour, national representation he dismissed the appeal by 64 votes against, 37 in favour, and 10 abstentions; Thus, the proposal, signed by parliamentarians from benches such as Free Peru, Democratic Peru and Democratic Changewas sent to a file.
Since their representatives have already moved forward, the benches Fuerza Popular, Avanza País, Renovación Popular and Somos Perú they voted against the presidential vacancy proposal; meanwhile, People’s Action had a split vote.
Then the former Minister of Health and Congresswoman of Peru Libre, Kelly Portalatinoasked to reconsider the vote by which the presidential candidacy was rejected for discussion on the basis of permanent moral incompetence; however, his request was rejected by 67 votes against, 34 in favour, and 10 abstentions.
After that, the head of Congress, José Williams, suspended the plenary session until 15:50 to see a vote of no confidence in the Secretary of the Interior, V.Isente Romeroand interpellation requests against the prime minister Alberto Otarola and his ministers Alfonso Adriansen (Labor) and Rosa Gutiérrez (Health).
In addition, Defense Minister Jorge Chavez’s inquiry is expected to begin around 4:00 pm.
Source: RPP
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