Peruvian Candidate Sánchez Expresses Solidarity with Colombia's Petro After Suspension Announcement

Peruvian leftist presidential candidate Roberto Sánchez voiced solidarity with Colombian President Gustavo Petro after a parliamentary commission announced Petro's provisional suspension. Sánchez stated that events in Colombia "matter to the entire region" and must be resolved within the constitutional framework.

In a social media post, Sánchez affirmed Petro's democratic election and his commitment to democracy, institutions, and peace. Sánchez, who is in a technical tie with Keiko Fujimori in Peru's presidential race, expressed concern over the developments in Colombia. He stressed that "beyond political differences, all institutional controversy must be resolved with strict adherence to the Constitution, due process, and respect for the popular will expressed at the ballot box."

Sánchez, who is closely aligned with former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo, highlighted the need for democratic stability in Latin America. He argued that regional stability should not be jeopardized by decisions that create uncertainty or question citizen sovereignty. The candidate asserted that "Latin America needs more democracy, more institutionalism, and more respect for the popular mandate."

Meanwhile, the head of Colombia's House of Representatives' Investigation and Accusation Commission ordered Petro's provisional suspension from office until June 21, citing alleged political interference during the current election campaign. However, congressman Alejandro Ocampo, also on the commission, stated that the group had not made such a decision and that Petro remained in office.

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ese grupo no había tomado la decisión de suspender a Petro y que el mandatario seguía en funciones