Senator Lourdes Alcorta distanced herself from the position of the Renovación Popular congressional group, which requested the removal of the national police chief, Óscar Arriola. Alcorta described the decision as a “blunder” and defended Arriola’s continued tenure in his position.
In an interview with Canal N, Alcorta expressed her disagreement with Congresswoman Norma Yarrow, who had demanded Arriola’s immediate dismissal. The senator argued that it is crucial for the police chief to complete his two-year term, given that frequent changes in high command have harmed the “institutionality and morale” of the PNP.
Alcorta noted that in the recent governments, including those led by Ollanta Humala, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, Martín Vizcarra, Francisco Sagasti, and Pedro Castillo, there has been a succession of general replacements that has led to considerable instability within the police institution. Although she acknowledged that Arriola has faced criticism during his tenure, she maintained that this does not justify his immediate removal, emphasizing his experience in combating terrorism.
The senator also clarified that the statement requesting Arriola’s removal was issued by the congressional group, and added that the senators from her party did not share that position. “In the senators’ group, no one agreed,” she stated. Alcorta highlighted that, despite being part of the same party led by Rafael López Aliaga, the two groups operate separately, indicating that they have “different paths”.
Finally, Alcorta concluded by reiterating that Yarrow’s request is a temporary mistake, and that the differing positions within the party reflect the diversity of opinions and approaches to police management.
Source: www.infobae.com
