Peru: Francisco Sagasti took over as president asking for forgiveness

The political crisis that lives Peru With numerous protests in the streets he seems to have a small glimmer of hope, after Francisco Sagasti was appointed president by the Congress to lead a unity government.

But what is really exciting in the neighboring country was the first speech that the 76-year-old academic made after taking office. “On behalf of the State, I apologize to their families and to them“were his words to those who suffered human rights violations during the demonstrations.

“Be my first words to remind young citizens Brayan Pintado Sánchez Y Jordan Sotelo Camargo, Regrettably deceased during the last days, who expressed and saw citizen mobilization carried out in the legitimate exercise of the right to protest“Sagasti said.

The new president deepened and emphasized that “we cannot bring these young people back to life, but yes we can prevent it from happening again. We can also decisively support the injured, some of them seriously. “

Finally, the militant of the Purple Party thanked “Congress and the public for this designation,” but pointed out that it is also “A commitment“. He also had words for the youth who left.”to defend democracy and that made us remember the importance of the vocation of service.