Peru: Politics and Government

(asked on 24th July 2023) - View Source

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the human rights implications of the current political and security situation in Peru, following the mass demonstrations against the government of President Dina Boluarte on Wednesday 19 July.


Answered by
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Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
This question was answered on 7th August 2023

We continue to monitor the political and security situation in Peru, including any implications arising from the public demonstrations that took place across Peru on 19 July. The UK welcomes President Boluarte's calls for peace and dialogue in the context of the recent protests. Our Embassy in Lima regularly discusses human rights and values issues with the Peruvian Government. We will continue to work with the Peruvian Government and the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Peru to help Peru make progress towards sustainable and inclusive development with respect for human rights.

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