At least seven members of Peru’s cabinet have tendered their resignations in protest at President Pedro Castillo’s decision to dissolve Congress and call early parliamentary elections just hours before he faces a third impeachment vote against himself.
They include Environment Minister Wilbert Rozas, Finance Minister Kurt Burneo, Foreign Minister Cesar Landa and Justice Minister Felix Chero, who announced their resignations via Twitter on Wednesday.
Minister of Economy and Finance Kurt Burneo
Having violated the rule of law and in line with my democratic principles, I present my irrevocable resignation as Minister of Economy and Finance.
Having violated the State of Law and online with my democratic principles, I present my irrevocable resignation from the position of Minister of Economy and Finance.
—Kurt Burneo (@KurtBurneo) December 7, 2022
Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Felix Chero Medina
Respecting democratic institutionality and in view of the announcement of the closure of Congress and the formation of a national emergency government, I irrevocably resign as Minister of Justice and Human Rights.
Respectful of the democratic institutionality and before the announcement of the coming Congress and the formation of a government of national emergency, I irrevocably resign from my position as Minister of Justice and Human Rights.
— Felix Chero Medina (@FelixCheroM) December 7, 2022
Minister of Foreign Affairs, César Landa
In strict adherence to my democratic and constitutional convictions and values, I have decided to irrevocably resign as Minister of Foreign Affairs, in light of President Castillo’s decision to close the Congress of the Republic, in violation of the Constitution.
I vehemently condemn this self-coup and appeal to the international community to help the democratic relapse in Peru. Castillo made this decision without my knowledge or support.
In strict adherence to my convictions and democratic and constitutional values, he decided to irrevocably resign from the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs, following the decision by President Castillo to close the Congress of the Republic, in violation of the Constitution.
— Cesar Landa (@CesarLanda0) December 7, 2022
Minister of Justice, Alejandro A. Salas Z
Consistent with my principles and with full respect for democracy, I submitted my resignation to the Ministerial Cabinet. I thank you for having served the country during the period in which I was at the head of the Culture and Labor portfolios.
Consistent with my principles and with full respect for democracy, I submitted my resignation to the Ministerial Cabinet. I am grateful to have served the country for the time that was in charge of the Culture and Work cards.
— Alejandro A. Salas Z. (@SalasZ_AA) December 7, 2022
Minister of the Environment, Wilbert Rozas
In view of the declared emergency regime and ratifying my democratic commitment, I present my resignation as Minister of the Environment. I don’t agree with the coup wherever it comes from
In view of the declared regime of exception and ratifying my democratic commitment, I present my resignation as Minister of the Environment. No estoy de acuerdo con el coupismo venga de donde venga.
— Wilbert Rozas (@wilbert_rozas) December 7, 2022
Source: CNN Brasil
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