The Organization of American States (OAS)in extraordinary session, approved the government of stone castlewho asked the international entity activate the Democratic Charteron the basis of Articles 17 and 18which refers to “strengthening and preserving the institutional framework”.
The OAS decision, led by Harold Forsyth, was one of “solidarity and support for the democratically elected government (directed by Pedro Castillo), as well as the preservation of institutionality”.
He noted that “in accordance with article 4 of the Inter-American Democratic Charterany attempt to violate the constitutional order by any of the powers of the state is rejected”.
It also requests “an appeal to all actors to ensure that their actions are framed in respect for the rule of law, recognizing that Article 2 of the Inter-American Democratic Charter establishes that the effective exercise of representative democracy is the foundation of the OAS regimes”. ”.
In this regard, he states that there is “the willingness of the OAS to provide support and cooperation at the request of the Government of Peru, through efforts aimed at promoting dialogue and strengthening its democratic system”.
Finally, he announces that he will send “a high-level group composed of representatives to make a visit to Peru in order to make an analysis of the situation on which this council will report”.
What is the Inter-American Democratic Charter?
The Inter-American Democratic Charter It is an instrument that proclaims the strengthening and preservation of democratic institutions, because it considers that the breakdown of the democratic order or its alteration in a member country constitutes an insurmountable obstacle to the participation of its government in the various bodies of the AEO.
The Inter-American Charter implies, politically, the commitment of the rulers of each country to democracy, based on the recognition of human dignity.
President Pedro Castillo pointed out that there was a plot against him to oust him from the presidency. Photo: composition Gerson Cardoso/ La República
Canada, Argentina, Colombia and other OAS countries support Pedro Castillo’s request
The order of stone castle in the activation of the Democratic Charter received a majority support from the ambassadors of the member countries of the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS).
They are the representatives of Canada, ArgentinaColombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala and other countries, which agreed to support Castillo’s request within the framework of the preservation of the institutional framework and the legitimate exercise of power.
“We cannot help but express our concern at the facts described which seem prejudicial to the political, institutional, democratic and legal process in the brotherly country of Peru. Colombia wholeheartedly expresses its solidarity and support for the Peruvian people, the constitutionally elected government of President Castillo and democratic institutions,” said the representative of Colombia.
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