Congress: They approved the motion to question the Finance Minister

Congress approved the impeachment motion against Jose Arista, head of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) with a total of 82 votes in favor, 2 votes against and 6 abstentions.

Hereby, the owner thereof MEF to answer 15 questions related to poverty, unemployment, financial stability and violation of labor rights in the country. It was also agreed that he would attend the plenary session on Friday 14th June at 10:00 am..

As recalled, congressmen from seven caucuses and non-caucus legislators last Wednesday submitted a motion to intervene against Arista, a document signed by 28 parliamentarians.

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Signatories include Congressman Carlos Anderson (Not Group), Suzelle Paredes (Democratic Change – Together for Peru), Elvis Vergara (Popular Action) and Kelly Portalatino (Free Peru)..

Among the reasons for passing the request for interpolation, it is pointed out that the demand for executive powers to legislate on economic matters, to obtain provisions on collective bargaining and economic restructuring. Also, the document provided states MEF “It is spinning on its same axis and the economic crisis in the country is worsening.”

Another reason is that the estimated GDP growth forecast of 2.5% to 2.7% in 2024 is questionable. Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP) has warned that “inflation for this financial year will be between 2.7% and 3%”.