Explained: The 3 ways Peru could resolve its political crisis
FirstpostLima: Peru has been rocked by two months of social upheaval with near-daily anti-government protests often spilling into violence in which at least 48 people have died. Resignation “The only is President Boluarte’s resignation,” said Paula Tavara, political scientist and professor at the Catholic University in Lima. “I cannot see it happening as it would also accelerate the end of this Congress” by bringing forward general elections, said Alonso Cardenas, a professor of political science at the Antonio Ruiz de Montoya university. In any case, “they don’t have the votes” to remove Boluarte, says Paniagua, who nonetheless believes the issue “will be discussed.” Waiting for storm to pass The refusal of Congress to advance elections could lead to the protest movement growing and expanding, particularly in the capital. Paniagua says Boluarte’s silence after Congress shelved her attempts to bring forward elections suggest both branches of power are prepared to continue “turning their backs on what is happening in the street.” Tavara believes the government could survive through “a very serious act of contrition,” such as replacing the Cabinet, punishing those responsible for protester deaths and opening up dialogue with protesters.