The OAS mission concluded that Peruvian democratic institutions were “at risk” due to “political fragmentation”.

High level group OASwho was in our country from November 20 to 22, presented his Preliminary Report regarding the political situation in Peru before permanent council said supranational body.

At the exhibition on eladio loisagathe former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Paraguay and a representative of the said delegation, stated that the mission concluded that the Peruvian “democratic “in danger” due to the highly polarized political environment.

An alarming political situation

After a total 29 meetings with various politicians of the three branches of government and representatives of civil society, the diplomatic mission reached a number of conclusions about the political situation in the country.

loisaga pointed out that “existing democratic instability” makes it difficult to manage and solve the most pressing problems in the country. In this regard, he pointed out that this situation was caused by a combination of factors such as “high fragmentation of political forces”“constant changes in the formation of cabinets”, attempts to “reduce the presidential term and hold elections ahead of schedule”, “an application for a presidential vacancy” and others.

In addition, it refers to “constant persecution and confrontation” between state authorities, which is expressed in the environment “mutual distrust” and generates “extension and delay in the consideration of legislative initiatives.”

He also pointed out that there is evidence of “excessive use of tools political controlsuch as “movement vacancy”, “denial of the president’s trip abroad”, “constitutional denunciations” and “votes of no confidence”. In addition, he indicated that there “judicial politics”which distorts the “role of state power”.

On the other hand, the representative of the high-level group pointed out that there are “questions” about the role of the press and the media “that are concentrated in a few hands”. In turn, he pointed out that Executive took action to “confrontation” with the press.

Finally, loisaga it was pointed out that, despite the situation of polarization, “political actors have expressed their predisposition to dialogue”; However, according to him, they stated that they “cannot confront their colleague because of his questions.”

Inclusive dialogue and political truce

Having spoken about the political situation that developed during the visit of the diplomatic mission, eladio loisaga pointed out some recommendations country and politicians, which “should be carried out within the framework of the Constitution”.

First, he pointed out that it was necessary to “pursue dialog”a challenge that includes representatives of civil society, who “can be helped by a third party and accompanied by international organizations.”

As a second recommendation, he called “political truce” as long as the dialogue is invoked and “a minimum consensus is reached to ensure manageability”.

Thirdly, he pointed out that “constitutional justice must be observed.” In this sense, he pointed out that Constitutional Court (CC) “is the custodian of the Constitution and must enforce what the Constitution provides.”

As a penultimate point, he pointed out that it is necessary to fight “racism and discrimination” that would appear in society after the election of the president. Pedro Castillo. In this sense, he pointed out that “tolerance and respect” should “encompass all citizens”.

Finally, he called for the “right to free speech and respect for the media” to be guaranteed, although he also emphasized that freedom of speech should have a “constructive meaning”.

loaizaga He indicated that the preliminary report would be expanded “when the final report is presented” to the OAS Permanent Council.

For his part, Foreign Minister Cesar Landa thanked the members of the diplomatic mission for their visit to the country and the working days spent. He also pointed out that the executive branch has a “positive disposition to evaluate and implement” the recommendations and “overcome the difficult political situation.”