The Peruvian president reaffirmed his commitment "to continue working and promoting the great changes of the Bicentennial in a democratic country and together with all Peruvians". | Photo: Andina

Lima, July 1 (RHC)-- The president of Peru, Pedro Castillo, has announced his resignation from the Peru Libre party, the political grouping to which he belonged when he achieved his electoral victory in 2021.

"Today I have presented to the National Jury of Elections (JNE) my irrevocable resignation to the political party Perú Libre.  Such decision obeys my responsibility as president of 33 million Peruvians," said the president through his account on the social network Twitter.

In another message, the Peruvian leader reaffirmed his commitment "to continue working and promoting the great changes of the Bicentennial in a democratic country and together with all Peruvians."

The decision of the head of state occurs after the leader of Peru Libre, Vladimir Cerron, released a statement in which they asked Castillo to leave the party.  According to the party's communiqué, among the reasons for requesting Castillo's resignation is the alleged implementation, by his government, of the "neoliberal program."

The Peruvian president thanked the support of this party at the time to reach the Presidency, and has called other organizations to continue working for the country.

"The political events that take place are part of the country's destiny, I thank Peru Libre for welcoming us in the contest that led us to victory in the campaign (...) I understand that Peru is above all, from here I call on the police forces to agree to work for democracy to work for the most important issues that the country has."