Minutes before Pedro Castillo’s self-coup, WhatsApp chats between ministers went viral

After former President Pedro Castillo declared dissolution Congress and reform of the justice system, leading to an avalanche of resignations from the cabinet Betsy Chavez. It was then that doubts arose about the participation of these officers in a prolonged regime change. State PresidentBut the prevalence of some chats shows that the majority are not aware of this move.

A publication of the newspaper La República reports the existence of the chat ‘.Bicentennial CabinetApart from the ministers, the former chief minister was also there Hannibal Torres Affiliated with PCM. At 10:46 a.m., Cabinet members received orders from Betsy Chavez to report to headquarters. Head of the Council of Ministers “Immediately”.

A few minutes later, the Minister of Health, Kelly PortalatinoHe informed that he could not attend the call as he was in Cuzco “Complying with our SPR’s Obligations”. “I’ll be there at 2:00 p.m.,” he said. Not understanding the excuse, the Prime Minister insisted that it was a historic day. “We must be united. Unity”, highlighted Chávez, to which the head of health replied: “So be it, Premier”.

The text of the above media indicates that the former ministers understood what was referred to as a historic day in the debate on the third void motion. However, in those minutes from Government House, Pedro Castillo His was ready to deliver News to the nation In which he will announce the dissolution of the Congress and A Constituent Assembly In the short term.

Labor ministers came to the palace. Alejandro Salas; Production, Eduardo Mora; Tourism, Roberto Sanchez and Women, Heidi Juarez. They were flanked by aides and staff from Government House when the Defense Minister arrived. Gustavo Papio. “He quickly saluted and went to the President’s office,” reported one of the people present. It was then at 11:48 a.m. that Castillo addressed the nation.

“Resign immediately, what you have done is a crime,” were the words of one of the bystanders. Immediately, the cabinet members signed their resignation letters and announced that they would not support the people. Conspiracy He was the constitutional president until a few minutes ago. The Prime Minister would not write in the chat again until 4:25 p.m., five hours later.

“Dear colleagues, the press tries to suggest that a minute was signed or a session was discussed. This is completely wrong. Also, Chief Secretariat PCM He pointed out that the Council of Ministers is tomorrow. Therefore, I ask for silence as we have acted within the framework of protocol. A fraternal embrace”, Chavez’s message was denied by the then environment minister. Wilbert Rojas.

“At least an explanation. What happened? Where was this decision decided?” The president of Minam wrote that he should be supported by the former education minister. Rosendo Cerna. “Dear colleagues, a complicated situation. “There was a lack of confidence to discuss the issue and take a collective decision,” he wrote. “Why was everything done without consultation? The usual democratic path should have always been followed,” the former Labor leader said. Alejandro Salas.

A note published in La República newspaper indicates that the chat in question is still active, although none of its members have written in the past few hours. In recent statements, former Housing Minister, Cesar Paniagua. “No matter the crisis, let us vow that our country will not stand still. Brothers and sisters, it has always been an honor to share the Cabinet with each of you,” he wrote.

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