Pedro Castillo: “The problem of corruption is institutionalized at all levels of government”

Republican President Pedro Castillo on Monday lamented that corruption in Peru was “legitimized”. In addition, he assured that this problem exists at all levels of government and state.

“Let’s make an effort to end a scourge that worries us a lot: corruption. The problem is that it has been institutionalized at all levels of government and there are signs of corruption in the Peruvian state. is going to judge who is corrupt and who fights corruption,” the president said during a dinner with business investors in New York as part of his official activities in the United States.

Secondly, Peter’s castle pointed out from USA that the recent inquiries and condemnations of his ministers are delaying the work of his government.

“There are always political issues that make us go through these things, the issue of censorship and requests that delay or delay work, but we are here to face the big challenges that the country is facing,” the head of state said.

Pedro Castillo’s meeting with businessmen took place as part of his visit to the United States to attend the UN General Assembly in New York. The President is scheduled to address the United Nations this Tuesday.

Castillo Terrones is in the North American country with Foreign Minister Cesar Landa, Foreign Trade Minister Roberto Sanchez and Economy Minister Curt Burneo.

Pedro Castillo appeared before the prosecutor’s office

Head of State Pedro Castillo addressed the National Attorney’s Office on September 5, in the midst of a major police deployment, to answer about the alleged leadership of a criminal organization operating in the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation. administration of Geiner Alvarado. This is the sixth investigation the president has faced in just one year in office.

Castillo chose to remain silent during the interrogation he was subjected to by the national prosecutor. Patricia BenavidezAugust 4, as part of an investigation into his alleged interference in the promotion of officers of the Armed Forces and the National Police.

Lilia Paredes went to the USA

Labor Minister Alejandro Salas defended First Lady Lilia Paredes’ decision to accompany her husband Pedro Castillo on his trip to the United States to attend the United Nations General Assembly, despite a request for financial impediments to leave the country for 36 months.

In statements to Rotativa del Aire Junín, the Labor leader emphasized that the UN invitation had established that the president could travel with his wife. In this sense, he was confident that the first lady would return to the country to show that there was “nothing to worry about” if she went abroad with her husband.