Dina Boluarte’s government killed 60 people, including 48 civilians, a policeman and others in the protests. There are even minors among the victims. REUTERS/Alessandro Cinque

Despite the fact that tax investigations against To Boluarte for the deaths of 48 civilians during protests that began in January this year, the President has not provided her statements to date, as confirmed by her own Presidency by a statement. In this, they allege that the President requested that these subpoenas be virtual, but said request was not responded to by the Crown.

This information was made public after the Perú21 outlet said that the dignitary had already requested a postponement for the third time, to avoid answering for the deaths of citizens in the south of the country. According to the newspaper, the national prosecutor, Patricia Benavides, should question Boluarte Zegarra last Thursday, February 23, but the president suddenly asked for the date to be changed and for it to take place with virtually no justification.

According to the presidency, the appointments have been agreed for January 30 and February 23. Although the statement seeks to explain why the president has so far failed to come forward as part of the ongoing investigation into the crimes of genocide, aggravated homicide and serious injury, it inadvertently confirms this serious omission.

“During the first convocation, scheduled for January 30, the president declared that she was fully prepared to deliver her statement virtually. This request remained unanswered. The President of the Republic did not ask for a postponement to testify before the public prosecutor. On the two dates scheduled by the prosecution, it was requested that the procedure take place online and no response was obtained, ”says the Twitter account of the Presidency of Peru.

“He Public minister He issued a new subpoena for February 23 and the president’s defense requested that it be virtual, based on the security risks and social unrest his assistance to the prosecution could generate. This request has not yet been resolved,” he added.

On the issue of security, due to her inauguration, the President could request that her statements be made at the Government Palace, since there is a precedent of Pedro Pablo Kuckynski (PPK), who gave his statements for four hours inside Pizarro’s home while he was under investigation for the 2018 Interoceanic Highway case.

Juliaca had the bloodiest day since the start of the social outbreak, as 17 people were killed in a single day, including three minors.  REUTERS/Pilar Olivares
Juliaca had the bloodiest day since the start of the social outbreak, as 17 people were killed in a single day, including three minors. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares

After the National Prosecutor’s Office opened a preliminary investigation against the president, three ministers and two former ministers, for various crimes, including genocide, aggravated homicide and serious injuries, To Boluarte welcomed the launch of tax investigations.

“(To Boluarte) assures that he will grant all necessary facilities to expeditiously clarify the facts, as he repeatedly requested,” he said.

However, a month and a half passed and the prosecutor Patricia Benavides He was unable to collect his testimony.

“The President of the Republic does not hesitate to make declarations or to postpone them. Likewise, he reiterates his commitment to facilitate and participate in the procedures that the National Prosecutor’s Office deems appropriate. The President is awaiting a response to exercise her right to defense and make statements within the framework of due process and prerogatives protected by law and the Constitution”, this time indicated the Presidency in this regard.

Since the end of 2022, regions in the south of the Andean region have demanded the resignation of To Boluarte and the call for new elections; however, the request is trapped in the Congress.

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