The former president of bolivian Evo Morales (2006-2019) stated this Saturday that in Peru they accuse him criminally to hide “crimes of genocide” after learning that the Peruvian Prosecutor’s Office admitted a complaint against him for the alleged crime of “attacking the national integrity”.
Morales wrote on his Twitter account that “Congressmen prosecuted for sedition by ignoring the people’s vote” are committing “crimes of hostile acts against a foreign State and they try to criminally accuse us.”
“All in order to try to hide crimes of genocide, torture and discrimination against our Peruvian brothers”, Morales wrote.
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In addition, the former president regretted that the “transition” in the neighboring country “It has more deaths than days of government”so he asked for the “Cease the repression against our indigenous and peasant brothers.”
“The demand for a fundamental solution to historical inequalities calls for refoundation and no more bullets and persecution”ends the message.
The day before it was learned that the Peruvian Prosecutor’s Office admitted a complaint made by the Popular Revolution congressman, the ultra-conservative Jorge Montoya, against Morales for alleged crimes against national security, treason in the form of “attack against the national integrity” that was presented on January 5.
The former Bolivian president maintained an active presence in Peru, especially in the southern regions of the country, during the government of Pedro Castillo with the aim of encouraging the integration of regions such as Puno into the Runasur project, the international platform of social and indigenous movements promoted by .
He has also been very active on social networks with opinions on the crisis in Peru and messages to defend Castillo since his dismissal by Congress after attempting a coup on December 7 last year.
This week the Government of Peru prohibited Morales and eight other Bolivians from entering the neighboring country because they accuse him of entering to “carry out proselytizing activities of a political nature”, what affects the “national security of the country”.
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The former president responded to this decision by pointing out that this situation is done to “distract” and evade responsibility for the events in that country.
Protests in Peru have so far left 41 dead in direct clashes with law enforcement and a police officer was killed by a mob, while seven more have lost their lives. “due to traffic accidents and events related to the blockade, according to the Peruvian Ombudsman’s Office.
The protesters demand the resignation of President Dina Boluarte, the closure of Congress, the advancement of general elections to 2023 and the call for a constituent assembly.
Source: EFE
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