Peru Libre deputy Margot Palacios condemned the President of Peru before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (CoIDH) Dina Boluarte, and several ministers in her cabinet, including the “Prime Minister”, Alberto Otárola, of almost 30 killed in last week’s mass protests in support of former president Pedro Castillo.
In the Dec. 20 letter, Palacios warned that there is “a link to human rights abuses” in Peru. Pedro Ângulo, for managing and suppressing the demonstrations.
In addition to all of them, Antero Mejía Escajadillo, Chief of Police of Ayacucho, and Jesus Vera Ipenza, General Commander of the Second Military Infantry Brigade of Ayacucho, region where the worst episode of these protests took place, with police suspected of firing indiscriminately at a crowd that took place, the airport was blocked.
“The Peruvians must appeal to international justice, since the described acts of blatant human rights violations with suspension of life of victims who exercised their right to demonstrate were approved at a meeting at the government palace,” it explains. document, collects the newspaper La República . .
Palacios also denounced secret agreements between the Public Prosecutor’s Office and other judicial and legal authorities with the policies of Boluarte and his cabinet, as no action was taken despite the blatant “crimes known in real time across the country”.
Peruvian lawmakers file constitutional complaint against Dina Boluarte
The progressive formation Juntos por el Perú announced on Wednesday that it will file a constitutional claim against the president with the country’s congress. Dina Boluarte, for alleged human rights violations during protests across the country.
The announcement was made by deputy Sigrid Bazán during an interview with RPP radio, who assured that the Peruvian president has “broken the constitution”. for allegedly violating the human rights of demonstrators.
“I am providing my bank with a draft constitutional complaint against Mrs Boluarte for human rights violations, something I would see as a violation of the constitution,” said Bazán, who had filed a week-long motion of censure against former Prime Minister Pedro Angulo . before.
“I express all my confidence in one of Boluarte’s executives who has not seen any changes. We have finally joined the voices that she (the Peruvian president) should resign,” added Juntos por Peru’s deputy.
With that in mind, Bazán announced that he would not give a vote of confidence to the new cabinet headed by the prime minister. Alberto Otarolaque took office on Wednesday.
“What we see in this government is an absolute separation of people. Let nothing be done about it, but let the defense minister be rewarded with the prime minister’s job for killing people. He was killed at close range and is being picked up by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR),’ he said.
However, Juntos Por el Perú announced that it had introduced a bill to try to ensure that the Constituent Assembly would be subject to a referendum for the population to decide whether to apply that number.
HRW calls for investigation into protest deaths
The NGO Human Rights Watch (HRW) called on Peruvian judicial authorities to conduct “immediate, full and independent investigations” into at least 21 people killed by protesters in clashes with Peruvian security forces following the overthrow of former President Pedro Castillo.
According to the organization, Peru’s judiciary should question the “killings of demonstrators”, and reports of excessive force by the country’s police and military.
“The violence during the protests should be investigated, but it does not justify the excessive use of force by the security forces, which endangers the health and life of people,” said HRW Latin America Director Juanita Goebertus.
“The Peruvian authorities must prioritize dialogue and respect for human rights in finding a solution to the country’s current political crisis,” he added.
Peru’s ombudsman has recorded 21 deaths so far. Although the balance is 26, including four children, according to reports from the health services of the various departments.
At least 12 people were “probably” killed by firearms, according to the Health Ministry. Awaiting autopsy results. Among them are nine people who died in an area of Ayacucho where soldiers armed with rifles were deployed.
In this case, the Peruvian Armed Forces argued that a patrol used “force”, without specifying what the forced response was to what the NGO says authorities described as an attack by a “gang” armed with home-made weapons and other items.
In addition to the deaths, the Ombudsman also reported that on December 18, 356 protesters and 290 police officers were injured. As of December 20, 38 people remained hospitalized, eight of them in serious condition, according to Peru’s health ministry.
All this happened after the protests that started on December 7, when then Peruvian President Pedro Castillo announced the dissolution of Congress and the formation of an emergency government, which would happen a few hours later. rejected by Parliament on a motion of censure.
After his release, Castillo was arrested by his own security forces, who took him to the Special Operations Directorate (Diroes) of the Peruvian National Police on the outskirts of Lima.
Days later, Dina Boluarte was sworn in as president of Peru, declaring a 30-day state of emergency across the country over protests over the suspension of some fundamental rights, such as freedom of association or allowing the military to be used to “support” the police in maintaining order in public places.
Meanwhile, HRW highlighted that thousands of people marched peacefully across the country, with some protesters throwing rocks at police, attacking health workers, setting prosecutors and other public and private buildings on fire, and looting businesses.
“The National Association of Journalists of Peru reported 47 attacks on reporters covering the demonstrations and the media, 90 percent of whom were protesters and the rest police officers,” the NGO recalled, also highlighting several days of roadblocks across the country. country. land in the hands of protesters.
Therefore, the organization appealed to the participants of the demonstrations and reminded them that they have the right to protest peacefully. “This does not include obstructing the passage of ambulances, medical supplies and other emergency services.”
He also called on the Attorney General’s Office to conduct an “immediate, comprehensive and independent” investigation into the “killings” of protesters, injuries sustained by protesters and police, and other acts of violence during the protests.
“Prosecutors who specialize in human rights should investigate possible abuses by the police or the military,” said Human Rights Watch.
Meanwhile, the organization called on the international community to support Peruvians. Defense of the rule of law and democratic principles”.
“They must send a clear signal to the Peruvian authorities about the need for an effective civil investigation into the killings of demonstrators and a peaceful solution to the political crisis. that takes into account the legitimate concerns of citizens. said HRW’s director for Latin America.
(With information from Europa Press)
Source: La Neta Neta
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