In his social networks, Fernando Llanos talked a lot about the withdrawal of AFP funds. Photo: LR Composites / Jasmin Seras
On April 11, a debate was held in the Peruvian Congress for an initiative to allow the withdrawal of funds from the Pension Fund Administrators (AFP). The proposal was approved with a majority of 97 in favour, compared to 5 against and 5 abstentions. This approval authorizes voluntary withdrawal of up to S/20,600 applicable to 4 tax units (UIT). La República contacted Fernando Llanos, former host of America TV and Canal N, to ask his opinion on the withdrawal of funds from AFP.
One of the journalist's most memorable encounters, which many of his followers have pointed to as one of the reasons for his departure from America TV and Channel N, took place in October 2023, the month the first proposals were made. Congress a AFP's seventh retirement. Fernando Llanos spoke with JoaquÃn Rey, Public Policy Adviser of the AFP Association.
Fernando Llanos is in favor of AFP retirement
—What is your position on the AFP withdrawal?
– I firmly believe that people have the right to make decisions about their money. You are not doing the financial contributor any favors, you are giving them the right to choose what to do with their money.
Everyone will use what they need and it is not mandatory to take it out. All that has been done is to give the owner of the money the right to choose what he does with his money 4 UIT.
—What do you think about the debate in Congress on withdrawing the AFP?
—The position of the Fuerza Popular is peculiar. When a multilateral proposal emerges, it bears the signature of a Fuerza Popular member on the commission. What happened in 16 days? Did they get out of jail?
Fuerza Popular's representative on the commission had a multi-party formula. If you sign, you approve or support the plan. Then, the reform formula appears.
Also, we should look at the poll of the previous question. Whoever has a photo of the speech from the previous question posed by Luna and Bellito will be clear about Fuerza Popular's position.
Fernando Llanos today
— Are you going to keep talking about the AFP withdrawal on your social networks?
– I'm going to talk about everything my community asks me. I am ready to address any topic of concern to the community that please join me on social networks. I am a completely independent journalist.
I will talk about all the topics that need to be talked about in my interval like I did when I got a spot on the TV channel. If you review the history of interviews with spokespeople AFP, You will see a trend.
Also, I'm going to interview. I am my only employer and my only employee, or, I am the employee of my society, which leads me to this place.
— Many reported your departure from America TV and Canal N because of an interview you conducted with the AFP Association's public policy advisor after the AFP withdrawal approval. What can you say about that?
— People are completely independent and intellectuals who perceive things. All of us. I'm not going to say anything more than that.
