Confusion in Peru... Congress Rejects Early Election Proposal
[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] The plan to hold early presidential elections in Peru, where turmoil has intensified following the impeachment of the former president, has fallen through.
According to major foreign media, on the 16th (local time), the Peruvian Congress rejected the constitutional amendment proposed by President Dina Boluarte. The vote result was 49 in favor, falling short of the required quorum of 87 votes. There were 33 votes against and 25 abstentions.
The rejected bill aimed to move the presidential election, originally scheduled for 2026, forward by more than two years to December next year.
As a result, concerns remain that political instability will continue for some time in Peru following the impeachment of former President Pedro Castillo on the 7th. Supporters of former President Castillo have held protests against the impeachment nationwide, including in the capital Lima, demanding early general and presidential elections.
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Earlier, the Peruvian government declared a 30-day state of emergency to suppress ongoing anti-government protests following the impeachment of former President Castillo.
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