Peruvian lawmakers on January 31 once more failed to reach an agreement on holding early elections in 2023 to end the elections. violent protest lasted for weeks, pushing this South American country into stagnation.
On Twitter, the official account of the Peruvian Congress announced: “The plenary session is suspended and will be resumed on February 1 at 11 am (local time).”
Congress of Peru made the above decision following a discussion on January 31 of the proposal early election.
While the lawmakers discussed, the protesters gathered to conduct new demonstrations in the central area of the capital, Lima, just a few blocks from the Parliament building.
On January 29, the President of Peru In Boluarte vowed to push for constitutional reforms that would allow the first round of voting to be held in October and a second round in December if the National Assembly does not approve the proposal to hold early elections.
Peru has been experiencing a serious socio-political crisis since December 7, 2022 when then-President Pedro Castillo was deposed and arrested by the National Assembly, paving the way for Boluarte to take office. assumed the position of interim President.
Castillo’s supporters demanded that Boluarte step down and hold new elections.
They took to the streets to protest, blockade highways, affect transportation to supply food, fuel and other necessities.
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About 50 people, including police, have been killed, more than 500 injured and more than 320 arrested during protests in recent weeks.
President Boluarte has urged Congress to act to end the situation. Last month, Peruvian parliamentarians agreed to hold elections in April 2024, two years earlier than required by law.
However, with the wave of protests showing no signs of abating, President Boluarte proposed elections this year “to be able to regain the confidence of the people.”
According to a survey by the Research Institute of Peru, 73% of respondents said they would like the election to be held this year.
Minh Chau (VNA/Vietnam+)
