In that conversation on December 16, Mr. Blinken “encouraged Peru’s political authorities and institutions to redouble their efforts to promote necessary reforms and protect democratic stability,” according to a press release released by the US Department of Defense spokesman. of Foreign Affairs, Ned Price.
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken spoke on Friday with Peruvian President Dina Bolivarte, whose country has been rocked by bloody protests since the suspension of parliament and the arrest of her predecessor on December 7, the State Department said on Sunday.
In that conversation on December 16, Mr. Blinken “encouraged Peru’s political authorities and institutions to redouble their efforts to promote necessary reforms and protect democratic stability,” according to a press release released by the US Department of Defense spokesman. of Foreign Affairs, Ned Price.
Furthermore, Foreign Minister Blinken “underlined the need for all parts of Peru to engage in constructive dialogue in order to appease political divisions and emphasize reconciliation”.
“The United States looks forward to working closely with President Bolluarte on shared goals and shared values related to democracy, human rights, security, the fight against corruption, and economic prosperity,” according to the press release.
Dina Boluarte, the vice president of Peru until the ouster of Mr. Castillo, said last Saturday that she has no intention of resigning, while she asked Congress to review the decision taken the previous day not to hasten the presidential and parliamentary elections.
Pedro Castillo ordered the dissolution of the right-wing-dominated parliament on December 7, but Congress overwhelmingly voted to suspend him for “moral incompetence” a short time later.
He was arrested by his bodyguards while trying to reach the Mexican embassy to request asylum.
Since then, at least 19 people have lost their lives and 569 others have been injured in the mass protests. Many of the victims were children and teenagers.
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