Oscar Becerra said against Aymara women who demonstrated in downtown Lima with their children

The Minister of Education, Oscar Becerrasaid he was ready to answer the questions of the requests for interpellation which are in preparation for the Congress of the Republic. “Of course I will go). We live in a democracy and this is one of the powers that Congress has: to summon, to interrogate, to consult, to request and to make motions of no confidence,” he said.

However, the owner of Minedu clarified that he would only attend the Legislative to discuss related matters “with his management or matters related to education”which excludes the possibility that he explains what happened by his unfortunate statements on the Aymara women last Monday during a back-to-school activity.

“I will go out and answer any questions members of Congress have regarding my management and regarding any education-related matters that I deem appropriate,” Becerra said. In addition, the interviewed member of the Executive He mentioned that he did not fear possible censorship against him.

“Why should I fear her? I have the answers to the questions, I believe I acted in good faith, and I believe Congress acted in good faith. This seems like a great opportunity to make it clear to all members of Congress what I think,” he added. On the other hand, Becerra again clarified that he never referred to Aymara women in a discriminatory manner.

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“I made no statement against Aymara women. This is what I want to clarify. They have been a speculation of some people, of some media,” he noted.

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