President Keiko Fujimori responded to criticism for her announced trip to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC) during the visit of Pope Leo XIV to Peru and said that although he tried to “juggle,” change dates and adjust schedules, it was “impossible.”
In statements to journalists during the rehearsal of the welcoming ceremony of Pope Leo
After denying that his intention is “snub” to the Holy Father with his trip, Fujimori Higuchi considered “fundamental” his participation in the APEC Forum given the proximity of El Niño Phenomenon.
“I have seen some of the questions, it would never occur to me to snub our Pope Leohe expressed.
“We have tried to juggle, trying to change the dates, the times and it was impossible. The only thing I can say is that we are very excited, the Pope is going to be received by all Peruvians, my heart remains in Peru, but as president I have State obligations to fulfill and of course we will bring many donations for the country, to face the El Niño Phenomenon and continue promoting commercial exchange and for more investments to arrive in Peru”he added.
Asked about the opposition’s criticism of her announced trip, Keiko Fujimori answered: “Do not politicize such a beautiful arrival, Pope Leo will give us his blessing and it is a moment of joy, unity and reconciliation for Peruvians”.
He Pope Leo XIV It will land, approximately, in Lima at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, November 11. After that, he will tour the streets of the capital until he reaches the Government Palace, where he will meet with Fujimori Higuchi.
Leo XIV He will visit Chiclayo and Pimentel on Friday the 13th, on Saturday the 14th he will do the same in Santa Cruz de Succhabamba (Cajamarca) and on Sunday the 14th he plans to travel to Cusco and Pucallpa.
On Monday the 16th, on his last day in the country, the Holy Father will dedicate a space to the most vulnerable sectors and will preside over a great farewell mass.
