Economy Commission once again rejected discussing AFP withdrawals

The Congressional Economy Commission met this Wednesday, December 13; However, on its agenda, it was not contemplated to debate the proposals for withdrawal of AFP. Upon noticing this situation, Congressman Guido Bellido (Perú Bicentenario) requested his inclusion, but the vote was 11 in favor and 12 against.

In this regard, it was striking that, when appointing the Fujimori member Rosangella Barbarán to cast her vote, it was indicated that she was on leave; However, minutes later, he logged in remotely to vote against it. This was his only intervention in the entire meeting, despite the fact that he was scheduled to support a bill of his authorship.

“Fujimorism, in particular, APP and Renovación Popular, decided that it was not even worth discussing it (the issue of withdrawals), which seems to me to be an attitude of contempt for public opinion. Because it is one thing for them to put their votes on the table in one direction or another, I understand that, but for them to oppose the debate. That reminds me of when Keiko Fujimori said ‘I don’t care if this affects 100,000, if it doesn’t suit me, it won’t work,'” said non-group congressman Carlos Anderson on local radio.

Although the current legislature ends this Friday the 15th, the president of this working group, César Revilla (FP), could call congressmen to an extraordinary session to evaluate issues that it considers priority. It is important to remember that Revilla’s prediction on the modernization of the pension system that includes a withdrawal of AFP focused went to the intermediate room, that is, it will be reviewed and modified again, as deemed appropriate.

On social networks, thousands of AFP members have expressed their rejection and indignation at the legislators who, with their vote, once again closed the possibility of discussing this issue, especially in this month in which workers had the expectation of have extra money.