Peru informs Mexico that it rejects interference in its internal affairs | Political | T.W.

Peru’s new president, Tina Polwarte, announced on Friday (12.09.2022) that he would form a new government on Saturday after impeaching and arresting Pedro Castillo, accused of plotting a coup.

Pollarde did not rule out calling early elections to seek a peaceful solution to the political crisis, and urged people to remain calm amid protests demanding a new Congress.

Boluarte calls for pacification of protesters

“If society and the situation warrant it, we will advance the elections in dialogue with the democratic forces of Congress,” Polwart told reporters, promising to form his cabinet on Saturday.

“I appeal to the sisters and brothers who are protesting to calm down,” he said.

Two days after his failed coup attempt, Castillo shares a detention center with former president Alberto Fujimori. At a police special forces base east of Lima.

Seven days pretrial detention

The prosecutor’s office accused the left-wing rural teacher of sedition and conspiracy, and the high court ordered a seven-day jail sentence against him.

Meanwhile, on the streets, demonstrations are mounting, fueling uncertainty about the possibility of Poluarte ending his term in 2026, as he announced upon taking office.

Peru rejects Mexican intervention

Likewise, the Peruvian Foreign Ministry summoned Mexican Ambassador Pablo Monroe in Lima this Friday to reject “expressions by Mexican authorities” that the administration says “interfere in internal affairs,” a day after former Andean president Pedro Castillo sought asylum in the country, where he is being held. from.

“The expressions of the Mexican authorities are interference in Peru’s internal affairs and are not consistent with the events that have occurred in recent days,” the foreign ministry statement said.

López Obrador revealed in his morning briefing this Thursday that Castillo had telephoned the Mexican embassy in the Andean country to request asylum. In addition, he said he instructed Ebrard to speak with the Mexican ambassador in Peru and open the door for Castillo to seek asylum.

VT (efe, afp)