Roberto Sánchez Advocates for Peru’s Entry into BRICS: “Peru Needs Sovereignty”
Original article: Roberto Sánchez respalda ingreso a BRICS: "Perú necesita soberanía"
The leftist presidential candidate, Roberto Sánchez, from the Juntos por el Perú party stated his strong support for the Andean nation's entrance into the BRICS group, viewing it as part of a broader economic opening strategy.
"I believe that Peru needs sovereignty and should open itself to all avenues of commercial integration. I view the global south cooperation axis and BRICS very positively. I think it is a very interesting space," he affirmed.
Sánchez, who during his electoral campaign has proposed a constitutional reform to "recover the government for the people"; nationalize natural resources, implement a emergency plan against hunger and poverty, promote social inclusion, and foster endogenous development in the regions, also advocates for expanding Peru's economic relations beyond its traditional partners to take advantage of emerging blocs.
He emphasized that the BRICS market is crucial for the economic growth of the Andean country.
"Absolutely (I would promote Peru's entry into BRICS). I think it is important to be present in that integration market," he stated, in comments captured by TeleSUR and Sputnik.
In his view, this alliance represents an opportunity to strengthen international trade, as the economic bloc includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Iran. Countries like Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam are considered partner states.
The presidential candidate from the left in Peru also made it clear that if elected, he would promote strengthening relations with Russia.
"We do not reject or close off trade or diplomatic relations with any flags," said Roberto Sánchez, who identifies as the Castilloist presidential candidate and whose political proposal seeks to vindicate the figure of former president Pedro Castillo, whom he plans to pardon.
With 95.146% of the ballots processed by the National Office of Electoral Processes of Peru (ONPE), after the General Elections held between Sunday, April 12, and Monday, April 13, the Juntos por el Perú candidate has reached 12.033% of valid votes, equivalent to 1,926,117 voters, surpassing the ultraright candidate and leader of Renovación Popular, Rafael López Aliaga, who has obtained 11.906% with 1,905,756 votes.
Meanwhile, Keiko Fujimori, from Fuerza Popular, leads with 17.057%, equivalent to 2,730,352 votes, which ensures her passage to the second round scheduled for June 7, marking the fourth attempt for the right-wing candidate to reach the presidency of the South American country.
The final outcome of the first round will be known in mid-May, when the National Jury of Elections (JNE) is expected to complete the counting process. This process will confirm the name of the candidate who will contest the runoff against Fujimori.
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