Boluarte reaffirms Peru's critical stance on the "electoral fraud" in Venezuela.

In a critical moment for Peruvian politics, President Dina Boluarte has broken her silence of nearly two months to reaffirm her government's position regarding the situation in Venezuela. During the inauguration of a bicentennial school in the Cercado de Lima, Boluarte made it clear that Peru will not get involved in what she describes as "electoral fraud" and that it will not support any dictatorial regime. These statements come in the context of a cabinet reshuffle and increasing scrutiny of Peru's foreign policy. Since assuming the presidency, Boluarte has faced criticism regarding her government, particularly concerning the coherence of its diplomatic stances. This new statement emerges in a context where changes in the cabinet have led to various interpretations of the direction that the country’s foreign policy will take. However, Boluarte emphasized that despite the changes in the cabinet, her government's policy remains intact and firm. The president highlighted that Peru is a "democratic country" that respects the rule of law and institutions, and that her government will continue to maintain a critical stance toward Nicolás Maduro's regime. "We will not be part of an electoral fraud," Boluarte reiterated, underscoring the need for Venezuelan authorities to make the election records from July of this year transparent, a situation that has been the subject of controversy and debate both nationally and internationally. These statements come at a time when the Venezuelan opposition has made the electoral records public, urging Maduro's government to do the same. "He who has nothing, fears nothing. Ballot by ballot, vote by vote, let it be counted," the president insisted, clearly positioning herself in favor of electoral transparency and respect for the will of the Venezuelan people. However, the climate of uncertainty has intensified with the recent resignation of Javier González-Olaechea, former chancellor of Peru, and the new appointments that have sparked criticism over the lack of clarity in the government's stances. Gustavo Adrianzén, the current president of the Council of Ministers, has defended the government's positions, stating that the Executive does not recognize Edmundo González as the elected president of Venezuela, which has generated confusion and discontent among opposition sectors and political analysts. Boluarte, referring to the changes in the cabinet, stated that her intention is to "give more push to the execution" of government policies. However, many are questioning whether this strategy will be enough to calm concerns about the direction of Peru's foreign policy and its impact on relations with other countries in the region, particularly in such a polarized context as that of Venezuela. The new chancellor, Elmer Schialer, has also faced scrutiny for his lack of clarity regarding the characterization of the Venezuelan government. While President Boluarte has remained firm in her rejection of considering Maduro a legitimate leader, her ministers seem to disagree on how to approach the situation and the terms under which Peru can relate to the Venezuelan regime. The president has expressed her desire for the country to maintain its image as a "peaceful country" that extends a hand to brother countries in times of need. However, analysts warn that this position could lead to diplomatic isolation if not handled with caution and transparency. Pressure on the Peruvian government to adopt a clearer and more definitive stance regarding Venezuela may increase in the coming days. As tensions rise both domestically and internationally, the challenge for Boluarte will be to maintain stability in her government while facing criticism from both the opposition and her own ministers. The sense of uncertainty about the future of Peru's foreign policy could affect public perception of the government's ability to manage regional crises and strengthen democracy on the continent.