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President Martín Vizcarra He emphasized the importance of referendum It will be held on December 9, knowing that it will submit to public opinion the reforms that have been waiting for many years to be finalized and which will now be evaluated by citizens through the ballot boxes.
"Peru is undertaking these reforms within the framework of democracy, what is fundamental is that it is the population that ultimately decides whether or not to accept the reforms, which will give greater legitimacy to the reforms. results, convinced that the referendum December 9 will strengthen democracy in my country, "he said in an interview with the Chilean newspaper El Mercurio.
Martín Vizcarra He pointed out that the constitutional reforms that the government proposed to Congress to approve and submit to a referendum they are the product of a crisis that has affected the judicial and political sector.
"These reforms seek, on the one hand, to get out of the crisis generated by corruption cases and, on the other hand, to recover the prestige and the image of the institutions, it has always been said that the crisis reflected the weaknesses and weaknesses of the system but at the same time represent an opportunity for change, "said the head of state.
Martín Vizcarra recognized that the four questions that will be put to the vote in the referendum "They will not solve the structural problems of Peru", but stressed that they would be essential because they would constitute a "turning point" for the progress and hope of the people.
"Constitutional reforms are part of our much broader agenda, which includes reviving the economy, after several months of contraction, precisely due to instability, the promotion of public and private investment, the 39, improvement of education and health, the fight against anemia, violence against women, a new approach to decentralization and job creation, did he declare.
– Venezuelan migration –
Another crisis to which he responded Martín Vizcarra it was that of Venezuela and that of the wave of migrants who arrived in Peru, fleeing the Nicolás Maduro regime.
"Up to now, approximately 550,000 Venezuelan citizens have entered Peru and will be able to process a Temporary Resident Permit (PTP) until December 31, which will allow them to regularize their status." 39, immigrant and thus develop activities under the legislation. "Peruvian," informed the president.
Martín Vizcarra He said that this massive migration posed problems for the health and education sectors as well as for the labor market. "Therefore, we have sought a comprehensive and concerted response at the regional and multilateral levels, in particular from the Andean Community, the Organization of American States and the United Nations," he said. declared.
The President of Peru assured that the government retained, from the beginning, an active role of international leader in the face of the crisis in Venezuela, encouraging initiatives to restore democracy in that country.
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