{"id":165826,"date":"2025-08-28T03:19:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T03:19:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/juan-jose-santivanez-some-congressmen-and-authorities-support-him-despite-the-criticisms-who-are-they-and-what-are-their-reasons\/"},"modified":"2025-08-28T03:19:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T03:19:25","slug":"juan-jose-santivanez-some-congressmen-and-authorities-support-him-despite-the-criticisms-who-are-they-and-what-are-their-reasons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/juan-jose-santivanez-some-congressmen-and-authorities-support-him-despite-the-criticisms-who-are-they-and-what-are-their-reasons\/","title":{"rendered":"Juan Jos\u00e9 Santiv\u00e1\u00f1ez: Some congressmen and authorities support him despite the criticisms. Who are they and what are their reasons?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Government formalized Juan Jos\u00e9 Santiv\u00e1\u00f1ez in Justice: this was his presentation before officials and workers<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Juan Jos\u00e9 Santiv\u00e1\u00f1ez: A Controversial Return to the Ministry of Justice<\/h2>\n

The appointment<\/strong> of Juan Jos\u00e9 Santiv\u00e1\u00f1ez as the new head of Justice and Human Rights has stirred significant political debate in Peru. Over the last few weeks, this move has attracted both criticism<\/strong> and support<\/strong> among various political figures and the public alike. Key figures have expressed their concerns, particularly given Santiv\u00e1\u00f1ez’s prior censure<\/strong> by Congress and the ongoing investigations against him, one of which involved current President Dina Boluarte<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

While many are wary of Santiv\u00e1\u00f1ez’s track record, a faction of supporters has emerged, arguing for his capabilities and potential contributions to the Ministry. Surprisingly, this group includes not only members of the Ministerial Cabinet but also Congress members and local authorities.<\/p>\n

Supporters Step Forward<\/h2>\n

Among the first to declare support for Santiv\u00e1\u00f1ez was Jorge Montoya<\/strong>, a member of the Honor and Democracy party. Montoya emphasized that Santiv\u00e1\u00f1ez had demonstrated \u201cgood management<\/strong>\u201d during his tenure as Minister of the Interior, despite facing censure for not delivering significant results in combating crime. <\/p>\n

\u201cI opposed him being censored. My position with him has always been that I was doing a good job<\/strong> because we have verified it,\u201d Montoya stated, asserting that Santiv\u00e1\u00f1ez possesses \u201ca lot of capacity for action and management<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n

In a similar vein, Jos\u00e9 Cueto<\/strong>, also from the Montoya bench, asserted, \u201cMore than the person, I defended the work that Mr. Santiv\u00e1\u00f1ez was doing because I have seen it. First, to clean the police a bit; second, to deactivate some organizations that were embedded among the police,\u201d he remarked during an interview with RPP<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Juan Jos\u00e9 Santiv\u00e1\u00f1ez returned to the Cabinet of Dina Boluarte despite his censure as Minister of the Interior. Photo: Ministry of Justice<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

H\u00e9ctor Valer<\/strong>, another supporter from the We Are Peru party, lauded Santiv\u00e1\u00f1ez, characterizing him as possessing \u201ccourage, capability, and knowledge for the position<\/strong>.\u201d Similarly, Kira Alcarr\u00e1z<\/strong> from We Can congratulated him on his appointment, asserting that Santiv\u00e1\u00f1ez represents a \u201ctrue Minister of Justice in Defense of Peru<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n

While some legislators showed enthusiasm for his return, others maintained a more cautious outlook<\/strong>. Miracles J\u00e1uregui<\/strong>, for example, suggested waiting to evaluate Santiv\u00e1\u00f1ez\u2019s work before making any definitive judgments. Meanwhile, Norma Yarrow<\/strong> indicated skepticism about Santiv\u00e1\u00f1ez\u2019s qualifications but was willing to see how he performs within his first 100-day plan.<\/p>\n

The Legal Perspective<\/h2>\n

Legal experts have jumped into the fray, discussing the implications of Santiv\u00e1\u00f1ez’s appointment. Diego Arteaga<\/strong>, a lawyer with Arteaga & Associates, clarified that the Constitution does not explicitly prohibit appointing a minister who has previously been censured. \u201cIn Article 132 of the Constitution, there is no mention of any prohibition, so there is no impediment to assuming the justice portfolio,\u201d Arteaga explained.<\/p>\n

Similarly, Jhuliana Atahuaman<\/strong>, a lawyer from the Southern Scientific University, asserted that the designation of Santiv\u00e1\u00f1ez is constitutional. She believes his questions<\/strong> surrounding him are primarily political. \u201cDespite your tax investigations, there is no impediment to being able to assume a ministerial position since the case is only in an investigation and there is no sentence against him,\u201d Atahuaman noted.<\/p>\n

As the atmosphere becomes increasingly charged, the landscape of Peru\u2019s justice sector<\/strong> will depend heavily on Santiv\u00e1\u00f1ez\u2019s actions in the coming months. He faces significant challenges, and how effectively he handles them will shape public perception of his leadership.<\/p>\n

The complexities surrounding his appointment reflect wider narratives in Peruvian politics, particularly in areas concerning accountability<\/strong>, transparency<\/strong>, and the interplay between power and justice. Whether Santiv\u00e1\u00f1ez will succeed in overcoming the challenges ahead remains to be seen, but his return marks a significant moment in a continually evolving political landscape.<\/p>\n


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