This semester is coming to an end, and after exploring political and social issues in Peru, I came to a realization that their is a bigger problem, which lies in the roots of the many problems that this country is undergoing today.
Of course Peruvian politics is known for its problems with corruption and money laundering; however, it is deeper than that. After interviewing Aldo Mariategui, a political analyst who appears on television occasionally, he clarified and emphasized that the legislative process is tedious and outdated, it needs to change. Though, what is even worse is that the majority of these elected politicians promise a fulfilling future, but after they are elected, you have ministers of congress that never attend hearings and sessions, therefore, stagnation is the word that is pressed in the newspapers.
It brings me great sorrow to see the same nonsense happening over and over again. There are millions of people in this country who for once have high hopes for the next electoral candidate; however, everything that is being promised is another lie to boost the candidate's campaign. Those people with the apprehension for a better leader are suffering under the branch of poverty. Education, Healthcare, Employment System, and so on, are areas that these people need in order to live a prosper future. Though, little to none is given, therefore a structural reform to the legislative process needs to occur and it is time to detain the politicians who have committed wrongdoings, like money laundering and corruption.
Change doesn't happen over night, especially a matter of such magnitude. We need to start by removing the obligation to vote, and amend that law and replacing it with one where anyone is free to vote or simply abstain. This will improve the quality of the electoral vote, because those who want to vote would be informed, thus, we wouldn't have candidates traveling all over Peru, making unrealistic promises to innocent people, which shouldn't be blamed for voting for a terrible candidate because if you put yourself in their shoes, you would most probably make the same vote.
Peru is at a time of unease. Tía María, people are striking and injuring police officials who vowed to protect this country, and in the region of the VRAEM, the production of cocaine has risen alongside Sendero Luminoso, the terrorist group whom once placed citizens in this country with fear. The government isn't helping, there needs to be a change soon. We might not feel the consequences of these problems today, but if we don't see a restructure to the legislative branch, I promise you we will.
Of course Peruvian politics is known for its problems with corruption and money laundering; however, it is deeper than that. After interviewing Aldo Mariategui, a political analyst who appears on television occasionally, he clarified and emphasized that the legislative process is tedious and outdated, it needs to change. Though, what is even worse is that the majority of these elected politicians promise a fulfilling future, but after they are elected, you have ministers of congress that never attend hearings and sessions, therefore, stagnation is the word that is pressed in the newspapers.
It brings me great sorrow to see the same nonsense happening over and over again. There are millions of people in this country who for once have high hopes for the next electoral candidate; however, everything that is being promised is another lie to boost the candidate's campaign. Those people with the apprehension for a better leader are suffering under the branch of poverty. Education, Healthcare, Employment System, and so on, are areas that these people need in order to live a prosper future. Though, little to none is given, therefore a structural reform to the legislative process needs to occur and it is time to detain the politicians who have committed wrongdoings, like money laundering and corruption.
Change doesn't happen over night, especially a matter of such magnitude. We need to start by removing the obligation to vote, and amend that law and replacing it with one where anyone is free to vote or simply abstain. This will improve the quality of the electoral vote, because those who want to vote would be informed, thus, we wouldn't have candidates traveling all over Peru, making unrealistic promises to innocent people, which shouldn't be blamed for voting for a terrible candidate because if you put yourself in their shoes, you would most probably make the same vote.
Peru is at a time of unease. Tía María, people are striking and injuring police officials who vowed to protect this country, and in the region of the VRAEM, the production of cocaine has risen alongside Sendero Luminoso, the terrorist group whom once placed citizens in this country with fear. The government isn't helping, there needs to be a change soon. We might not feel the consequences of these problems today, but if we don't see a restructure to the legislative branch, I promise you we will.