Fuerza Popular criticizes the chancellor and the prime minister for their lukewarm stance on Venezuela.

Fuerza Popular has expressed its discontent with the recent statements made by the current Peruvian Foreign Minister, Luis Adrianzén, and the President of the Council of Ministers, Alberto Schialer, regarding the political situation in Venezuela. In a statement issued by the party, the positions adopted by both officials are described as "tepid," as they have avoided, according to the party, using terms like "fraud" and "dictatorship" when referring to Nicolás Maduro's administration. Fuerza Popular's criticism focuses on what they consider a lack of firmness in the face of what they describe as a "bloodthirsty leftist dictatorship." According to the statement, democrats in Peru have a duty to raise their voices and publicly condemn the abuses committed by Maduro's regime. They also asserted that these pronouncements are necessary to denounce the acts of political persecution that they claim have intensified in Venezuela, particularly against the "legitimate elected president," Edmundo Gonzales Urrutia, who is facing an arrest warrant in his country. Tensions surrounding the Peruvian government's position on Venezuela have escalated as the political crisis in the neighboring country approaches. During a recent interview with RPP, Adrianzén avoided commenting on the elections in terms that Fuerza Popular considers appropriate, sparking a debate about what constitutes a moral duty for Peruvian leaders when addressing the Venezuelan crisis. The lack of formal recognition by the Peruvian government of Gonzales Urrutia as the elected president was another controversial issue, leaving an atmosphere of confusion regarding Peru's official stance on this matter. Despite the pressure from Fuerza Popular and other political sectors, Adrianzén defended his approach, arguing that one cannot recognize someone as an elected president without an official communication supporting it. This stance has been interpreted as a lack of support for the Venezuelan opposition, generating criticism from various fronts. As for Schialer, his swearing-in was followed by a reaffirmation of Peru's commitment to a democratic position, emphasizing that the problems of Venezuela must be resolved by the Venezuelans themselves. However, this statement was also met with skepticism, as many believe that neutrality can be seen as complicity in the human rights violations reported by the Venezuelan opposition. Former Foreign Minister Javier González-Olaechea has clearly positioned himself in favor of Gonzales Urrutia, describing him as the "legitimate elected president" following the elections in Venezuela, to which the Peruvian government has not responded affirmatively. This has led to a growing clamor in certain political sectors demanding a clearer and more decisive stance from Dina Boluarte’s administration. The lack of coherence in the government's communication and the perception of tepidness in denouncing the Venezuelan dictatorship have jeopardized the credibility of the new officials. The pressure from Fuerza Popular and other opposing actors does not seem to diminish, as reports of human rights violations continue to emerge from Venezuela. The links between Peruvian politics and the situation in Venezuela are becoming increasingly evident, with Fuerza Popular taking a position that seeks to capitalize on the frustrations of many Peruvians regarding the humanitarian and political crisis in the neighboring country. The war of words among various political sectors reflects a broader struggle over how Peru should position itself in the face of a regime seen as a threat to democracy in the region. The situation will remain a hot topic in the national political debate, as citizens and parties demand clarity and action. The looming question is whether Dina Boluarte’s government will manage to find a balance that allows it to maintain an effective diplomatic path while ensuring that the voices of those suffering under Maduro's dictatorship are not silenced.