Veronica Mendoza and her “rebellion”, Diana Seminary | Democracy | Opinion

MendozaThe two-time candidate for President of the Republic completed the registration of the New Peruvian Good Life Party in the JNE and urged her supporters at a rally on Saturday to complete three tasks: “Mobilize, Rebellion citizens and a new constitution”. “We can’t wait until 2026,” he said.

Departing from Cusco, Mendoza Hold: ”Rebellion Citizens! No one should obey a usurped government, no one should respect false laws. (…) We do not have to pay respect or any tribute to this mafia government and Congress, we must govern ourselves according to the principles of the good life. “

What was said Veronica Mendoza This is not only unacceptable, but also irresponsible political opportunism. Besides being close to criminality. If you do not believe in democracy and advocate “self-government”, why register your party with the JNE?

It’s clear what you’re looking for Mendoza This is to take advantage of the current instability of the institution and the discontent of the citizens, kick the board of directors and fish in troubled waters by having early elections.

This lady will do well. Mendoza Remember through your memory exercise that she pushed the candidacy of Vice President Pedro Castillo over that of Dina Boluarte and that she currently holds power for exactly this reason.

Nor should he forget his unwavering support for the government of Pedro Castillo, despite the obvious signs of corruption since he came to power. We never heard her say: “Mafia government.”

It seems in memory Mendoza This is selective: didn’t she follow the trend of Pedro Pablo Kuczynski (PPK) in the second round of the elections in 2016 and gain a little power despite the huge differences? Didn’t your organization launch a second vacancy motion against PPK in 2018?

After the call drew criticism RebellionMendoza responded by citing Article 46 of the Constitution: “No one shall obey a usurped government (…)”. “The people have the right to insurrection in defense of the constitutional order.”

What the former MP did not say was that the current government – whether she likes it or not – is constitutional and that she supports it so that it can come to power in the second round. Mendoza He longs for his colleague Pedro Castillo, who today is in prison for subverting the constitutional order.

The existence of such a role is unacceptable Mendoza They seek to exploit democracy to come to power but do not respect the pillars that support it.