The Minister of Transportation defined any sanctions against Minister Arista
He Minister of Transport and Communications, Raúl Pérez-Reyesconfirmed to local media that the head of Economy,Jose Aristaapologized for his comments considered a “verbal excess» towards the Government of the President Dina Boluarte. Pérez-Reyes mentioned that Arista expressed his apologies to both the president and the Cabinet as a whole.
“What I can objectively say is that yesterday we met, he (Arista) expressed his apologies for having had this verbal excess and we continue working”he mentioned.
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Furthermore, Pérez-Reyes explained that it is common for ministers to have statements that do not adequately reflect the Government’s position on a particular issue. Regarding Arista’s apologies, the Minister of Transportation indicated that he believes that The president was satisfied with them.
José Arista out of the Cabinet?
Regarding the rumors of Arista’s possible departure from the Cabinet, Pérez-Reyes commented that The continuity of the ministers is an issue that the prime minister and the president evaluate. However, he noted that at the recent meeting, Arista expressed its apologies for its comments and that they continue to work togethers.
Regarding Arista’s statement about the supposed weakness of the Government, Pérez-Reyes disagreed and defended the strength of the Boluarte Government.
