The US embassy in Peru on Wednesday urged the president to change his decision after President Pedro Castillo “categorically rejected any extra-constitutional act” and announced the dissolution of Congress and a government of exception in the Andean country. invited to
“The United States categorically rejects any additional constitutional act by President Castillo to prevent Congress from fulfilling its mandate,” he said. US Ambassador to Peru Lisa Kennaon his Twitter account.
Similarly, American diplomat “strongly” urged the president to reverse “his effort to shut down Congress” and “allow Peru’s democratic institutions to function in accordance with the constitution,” while calling on Peruvians to “remain calm during this uncertain time.”
Castillo announced his decision to dissolve Congress in a televised message on Wednesday, hours before the legislative body debated a motion to dismiss him.
Furthermore, he said a “government by exception”, a “national curfew” and the reorganization of the justice system, which immediately led to the resignation of ministers and accusations of a “coup”.
The United States expressly rejects any extra-constitutional act by President Castillo to prevent Congress from fulfilling its mandate.
— Lisa Kenna (@USAmbPeru) December 7, 2022
