Alejandro Mugnante: “We have dispelled the myth that this Congress is an obstructionist or coup”

congressman Alejandro Munantethe third vice-president of the parliament, indicated that he was able to speak before a high-level commission Organization of American States (OAS), who came to the country to analyze the political situation, that this state power is not set up for a coup or an obstructionist position against the government, as representatives of the executive branch have repeatedly pointed out.

“What we did was demystify the narratives that were launched from the Government Palace against the oversight activities of Congress. We have argued before the representatives of the OAS that our actions in relation to the executive branch are subject to our constitutional powers, that is, within the limits of what is established in the Constitution, we exercised political control, and this should in no way be understood as a coup or an obstructionist position with congressional side,” he said.

In an interview with RPP News, The parliamentarian stressed that they managed to refute the accusations made from the Government Palace with “figures”. Thus, he recalled such facts as the fact that out of 73 ministers who passed through the government, only 5 were censored; 10 out of 13 travel permits issued by President Pedro Castillo have been approved; that three cabinets received votes of confidence and that two vacancy proposals submitted were rejected.

“We are demystifying that this Congress is an obstructionist Congress, a coup Congress, that there is a majority plotting against it. We have clearly distanced ourselves from these accusations, and I believe that the representatives OAS They took the source for their report, which they will provide as a result of this visit (…), which demystifies the existence of the Congress or the coup d’état plan,” he said.

In addition, the legislature popular update He commented that he explained to the delegation that situations of “conflict” that arise between Congress and the executive branch “arise from different political positions.” In addition, he recalled that part of the work of legislators is the possibility of introducing a vote of no confidence in ministers and the vacancy of the president, without, in his words, this being interpreted “as an act of a coup d’état.”

“There is no intention to carry out a coup d’état”

Congress President, Joseph Williamscommented that in a meeting with the high-level group that formed the OAS, parliament acknowledged the existence of “frictions” with the executive branch; however, this does not mean a “crisis” or an intention to make coupthrough presidential vacancy or disability Pedro Castillo.

“We told them that there is friction, that they are strong, but they did not lead us to a crisis, unless it accelerates, that there is an intention of Congress to make a coup. We respect democracy, that was something we firmly stated. We are not a revolutionary Congress, much less one that deviates from what is established in the Constitution,” he said.

He pointed out that the confrontations with the government of Pedro Castillo were due to the appointment of persons not in line with the profile to lead public institutions, a situation which, he recalled, led to the procedure of interpellation against some of the government ministers.

He added that this is another reason for the clashes. Williamsis the perseverance of the executive to propose installation constituent Assembly take over the development of new Constitution

“Congress exists only in the struggle and defense of institutions and democracy. We are aware that we have limitations and shortcomings, but Congress is a stronghold, it is a value that helps ensure democracy. We were very firm that we would defend at all costs. Constitution, Rules and Democracy”. accurate.

On the other hand, he said that they will send more than 10 folders to the Permanent Council, which will contain questions to the leadership Lockand the elements of a guilty verdict set out in the constitutional complaint filed by National Attorney Patricia Benavidez against the President.

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