Expectation in Congress: Key committees for 2024-2025 will be defined.

In a day marked by political expectations, the president of Congress, Eduardo Salhuana, made important statements regarding the distribution of parliamentary committees for the 2024-2025 period. During a press conference, Salhuana affirmed that next week it will be determined which factions will be responsible for the leadership of the various committees, a process that is expected to be crucial for the functioning of the Legislative branch in the coming months. Salhuana, who took office on July 26, explained that on Monday, August 5, a session will be held with the spokespersons of all the factions, where the nominative chart of the committees will be approved. "That day it will be determined how many committees there will be and who will comprise them," he commented, emphasizing the importance of this process for structuring legislative work. The president of Congress announced that the formal call for the Board of Spokespersons has already been published, highlighting the speed with which work is being done to shape the legislative agenda. "Next Monday we have Spokespersons, the Board of Directors, and a plenary session to approve the issue of the committees," Salhuana emphasized, demonstrating his commitment to organizing a well-structured start to the legislative period. However, the political landscape is not limited solely to the internal reconfiguration of Congress. In his remarks, Salhuana also addressed the issue of electoral transparency in Venezuela, demanding that Nicolás Maduro's government make the records of the presidential election results public so they can be audited by international organizations such as the Organization of American States (OAS). This statement is set against a backdrop of growing distrust towards the Venezuelan electoral process, which has been the subject of controversy and allegations of fraud. It is noteworthy that, despite the criticisms of Maduro's re-election, the second vice president of Congress, Waldemar Cerrón, expressed his support for this statement. Cerrón, a representative of the Perú Libre faction, has been part of the debate regarding the political ties his party maintains with the Venezuelan government. "It is evident that Perú Libre has not hidden its position, but we will need to investigate the matter more thoroughly," Salhuana said, hinting at the complexity of the relationships between political forces in Peru and their stance on the situation in Venezuela. The situation in Congress has also raised questions about the influence of external factors on the decisions of legislators. In this regard, the president of Congress did not shy away from the controversy surrounding the trips to Venezuela by some leftist congress members who have supported Maduro's government, which has raised suspicions about possible funding or interests behind these actions. "Whatever the funding may be, I believe that the majority of Congress does not support their political position, which is respectable," Salhuana stated, adding a note of uncertainty regarding the independence of political actors in this context. The tension between the different factions and their positions on international issues, such as the Venezuelan case, presents an additional challenge for the new legislative period. With the upcoming meeting on Monday, expectations are high, and this session is expected to mark a turning point in Congress's ability to address regionally important issues. The coming days will be crucial not only for defining the internal structure of Congress but also for establishing a unified stance on complex situations affecting international politics. The ability of the various factions to work together and reach agreements will be decisive for the success of legislative management in what is anticipated to be a turbulent year. Thus, the process of appointing committees is not merely an administrative procedure; it serves as a thermometer that will measure the cohesion and commitment of the representatives of the people to address concerns that affect not only Peru but also its position in the international context. The country's attention is focused on the decisions that will be made in the coming weeks, and dialogue among political forces will be essential to move towards a period of stability and legislative productivity.