LIMA,PERÚ-FEBRERO 02. El presidente del Consejo de Ministros, Pedro Cateriano, en la inauguración de la VI Conferencia Anticorrupción Internacional de la Contraloría Foto: ANDINA/Norman Córdova
Peruvian Prime Minister Pedro Cateriano explained that one of the key aspects to fight corruption in the country involves establishing a political deal between parties and actors on the domestic political scene.
“A political agreement between parties with nationwide presence is required […] one of the dramas of Peruvian democracy is the lack of solid parties that have remarkable presence all over the country and seek to represent all citizens’ interests,” he affirmed.
A constitutional debate is convenient to analyze the Magna Carta aspects such as regionalization which —he said— facilitated the emergence of corruption over the last years at some regional governments.
Cateriano claims the current government has worked on this front, but it continues to be a pending issue that the next Parliament will have to deal with.
According to the senior official, the State should assume all international commitments towards eradication of corruption.
The Cabinet Chief went on to note the political decision to join the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development—OECD, for which —he noted— preparation is needed.
Remarks were made during his opening speech at the 2016 VI International Anti-Corruption Conference (CAAI) held in Lima in the presence of presidential candidates.
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Published: 2/2/2016