Francke on Castillo: He has difficulty discussing economic issues in depth

The former Minister of Economy and Finance Pedro Francke referred to the working relationship he had with Pedro Castillo in the Executive. Francke Ballvé assured that the president has a “deficit” to understand the economic policy issues that he proposed from his portfolio. This has to do with the rural origin of the president Cajamarca, said the former official.

“At least on the economic issue, (Castillo) has a certain Difficulty in knowing the topics more deeply, in being able to have a deeper discussion on economic issues. He has a certain deficit, to say it economically, ”Franke explained in an interview with the BBC.

Pedro Castillo is originally from Puña (Tacabamba district, Cajamarca region). Francke considers that, as this town does not have internet access, “the economic policy discussions They’re not that common.” According to Francke, in the rural highlands of the country it is difficult for a person like Castillo to talk with economists, political scientists or sociologists.

“I think that his origins as a rural teacher also makes him have this additional difficulty in understanding the different personalities, visions and issues that exist in the Government,” Francke remarked at another point in the interview.

Francke: advisers seem to be more important than the cabinet

Former Minister Francke also referred to the so-called “shadow cabinet” that President Pedro Castillo would have. He indicated that this group of advisers has become relevant for decisions made by the Executive. He also stated that this situation was “uncomfortable”.

“There is a group of advisers to the president who have acquired a lot of prominence in recent times and who seem to be more important than the cabinet in their decision-making,” Francke said in the interview published this Thursday, February 10.