Congresswoman Susel Paredes responded to a video in which Alejandro Cavero of Avanza País appears.

He Congress of the Republicthrough his social networks, published a video in which the congressman is seen Alexandre Cavero inviting citizens to make donations in order to take care of those affected by the Cyclone Yaku. The fact has drawn criticism not only in the virtual world, but also from Parliament through his colleague Susel Paredes. Those not grouped regretted the dissemination of such material.

“As a member of Congress, I apologize for this,” Paredes Pique wrote on his Twitter account. The publication appreciates the Congressman of advanced country inviting that until March 17 the population can approach the Bolivar Square and deliver donations that will be routed through the Municipality of Lima. It has not been confirmed whether these deliveries will be made on behalf of the population or the institutions concerned.

“I want to invite everyone to continue collaborating in this campaign that the Congress has launched, together with the Municipality of Lima, to help our brothers and sisters affected by the climatic phenomena that afflict our country. These donations will be channeled through the Municipality of Lima and the central government to the brothers who need them most in our country,” Cavero can be heard in the posted video.

Houses damaged after the Moche River overflowed due to torrential rain caused by Cyclone Yaku, in Trujillo, Peru, March 13, 2023. REUTERS/Randy Reyes
Houses damaged after the Moche River overflowed due to torrential rain caused by Cyclone Yaku, in Trujillo, Peru, March 13, 2023. REUTERS/Randy Reyes

Critics also came in the form of comments on the post. Former minister in Pedro Castillo’s government, Anahí Durand, said ironically that they donated their buffets and “little trips”. Another user recommended that expenses related to bonds, food, travel and cell phones and long lists of advisers be reduced to create a relief fund for people in affected areas. “You lead by example,” wrote one user.

The Congressional request has generated rejection from several citizens, particularly because it comes weeks after they overspent on lunches and dinners, the purchase of LED televisions, giant screens, carpets, high-end telephones, travel and text printing centered on a single parliamentarian. At the moment, Parliament is facing one of its highest levels of unpopularity.

The Congressional Administrative Council announced that the representation week for parliamentarians would be brought forward to tomorrow, March 15; However, the third vice-president himself, Alejandro Muñante, confirmed that the institution does not manage a budget to be able to provide aid to the affected areas. It is worth asking what activities legislators want to accomplish with public funds.

The performance week will begin this Wednesday, March 15.
The performance week will begin this Wednesday, March 15.

“Members of Congress represent the regions for which they were elected and we all know it” – stressed constitutionalist Carlos Hakansson to GlobeLiveMedia – “Therefore, the best way to do this is to be in the capital and in Congress Your help is greatest being at the place where the big decisions are made.The specialist considers that from Lima, parliamentarians can access the necessary resources in their places of origin.

This recommends the so-called fathers of the nation to stay in the capital, coordinating with the authorities of their regions by telephone. These will serve as first-hand sources for placing the necessary orders from Lima. Moreover, the access they have to the media would serve as a means of pressure in the event of inaction by the executive.

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