According to a recent poll by the Institute of Peruvian Studies (IEP), support for a new constitution in Peru may be declining.
The survey revealed that only 34% of Peruvians support holding a Constituent Assembly to draft a new constitution, a decrease from the previous poll in January, which showed 40% in favor.
However, Congresswoman Margot Palacios clarified that 81% of Peruvians do want changes to the current constitution implemented during Alberto Fujimori’s government.
The survey also highlighted the main concerns of Peruvians, including the economy, corruption, citizen insecurity, and the government.
Only 1.4% expressed disagreement with President Dina Boluarte, who took office after the dismissal of former President Pedro Castillo.
Journalist William Soberón Guevara noted two opposing tendencies among those opposed to Boluarte’s government: those demanding Castillo’s reinstatement and those in favor of new elections without Castillo on the ballot.
The upcoming July 19 mobilization, known as the third takeover of Lima, will shed further light on the population’s agenda.
The previous major mobilization, the second seizure of Lima, occurred on March 1, 2023. The upcoming protest on July 19 will involve various workers, social, peasant, and indigenous organizations.
The Peruvian National Police plans to deploy 8,000 officers to control the protests, which have seen casualties since Boluarte’s inauguration in December 2022.
Human rights organizations and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) have called for investigations into the deaths during the repressed protests, emphasizing the importance of justice.
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