The group explained that the situation in the country stems from a deep multisectoral crisis, aggravated by the pandemic.
The Puebla Group, a progressive alliance made up of personalities from 17 countries, condemned the repression and indiscriminate use of force by the police in the demonstrations in Peru and sent its solidarity to that people.
Following the events that led to the removal of President Martín Vizcarra and the inauguration of Manuel Merino, who announced his resignation the day before amid protests, the Group expressed its support for the Peruvian people and reaffirmed its commitment to human rights and democracy.
The Ibero-American organization, represented by 49 leaders, pointed out this Monday in a statement that what happened to Vizcarra was caused in a context of deep health, social and economic crisis, with a high number of congressmen also accused of corruption, less than six months away of the next general elections.
All this ignoring the popular will and installing Manuel Merino in power, who, just days after assuming office, was forced to resign after the strong and massive mobilizations against his government that spread throughout the national territory, the group says. .
Referring to the resistance of Peruvian society, the progressive alliance lashed out at the actions of the police with repressions that left two fatalities and hundreds of wounded by pellets and violence carried out by the security forces.
“Peru is a country that for decades has not managed to form a stable party system, unleashing a strong crisis of legitimacy and representation, and distancing citizens from the decision-making of the State. We advocate to return power to the people and that from their social bases, they seek political, peaceful and democratic solutions, ”the text states.
Likewise, the alliance of which Argentine President Alberto Fernández, former presidents, former foreign ministers, legislators and jurists are part, called on the political, social and cultural organizations of Latin America and the world to be alert and accompany the Peruvian process.
Solidarity among peoples and trust in them are the key to opening new paths both in Peru and in the rest of the world, the statement concludes.
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