Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra dissolved the legislature Congress, the majority of which was held by dissidents. Congress temporarily dismissed Vizcarra and appointed Vice President Mercedes Araoz.
A major political crisis began in the South American country of Peru, after Congress convened new members of the Constitutional Court in a process that led to discussions of transparency despite government calls.
Congress dismissed President first
In the Congress, which is mostly held by dissidents, parliamentarians chose Gonzalo Ortiz, the cousin of Congress President Pedro Olaechea, to become a member of the Constitutional Court following the process they did not stop despite the government’s warnings and the great debates in the general assembly.
President Vizcarra, who previously announced that he would terminate the Congress if such a situation happened, “dissolved” the Congress as expected and called for early elections.
In his address to the nation where he announced his decision, Vizcarra recalled that the government’s proposals of vote of confidence for the determination of members of the Constitutional Court were not accepted in Congress.
Recalling that Prime Minister Salvador del Solar was trying to prevent the Congress from participating in the session and that a fraudulent vote was held, Vizcarra said, “I have decided to dissolve the Congress and start the early election process.” said.
Vizcarra, who is always deeply committed to the constitution and ready to fight for Peru, said, “The people of Peru are writing a history now, and future generations will remember it. found.
Then Congress dismissed President
Opposition parliamentarians decided to temporarily dismiss Vizcarra at the session, which Vizcarra took and continued today after the dissolution decision expected to be published today.
After the decision “Temporary Head of State” Mercedes Vice President Mercedes Araoz, who was appointed and sworn in Congress, “I am a responsible woman and no matter how big the difficulties, I do not run away from the struggle.” said.
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