first Minister will hold talks with all political forces Yehude Simon opens the door to his office to continue to face perhaps the busiest day of his life. After a meeting with officials of the Regional Government of Lambayeque, the next president of the Council of Ministers gives us a few minutes to meet us in his office. These minutes, however, are not, may, in time basis. During the dialogue, Simon has to meet its phone to answer a call by the Minister of Production, Rafael Rey, and other regional president of Ica, Rómulo Triveño. The latter, Simon promises to be the region hit hardest by the earthquake last year, the first official visit.
How did President Alan Garcia raised his decision to appoint him chairman of the Council of Ministers?
I guess the president has realized that there is a space that is not being occupied, which is dangerously anti has created a whole, which has created a mistrust of the population against the State and political class that may become unmanageable. And it is good that the president has seen it, mean that you are not sleeping in this regard. I guess this product and as a result of the scandal of the audio, he has begun to focus on these two points and wanted to find someone who can represent the struggle against corruption and also someone who can be able to get sectors that are wary of the traditional.
And, well, think of me. I guess that's some history and I guess that's something from the experience of the Lambayeque model. The president had said earlier that the experience of Lambayeque interested him because it is a region where politics is practiced in a different way. I guess that's what he wants to be practiced at all levels, in addition to this (designation) also gives opening left sectors, which is something missing.
an openness that is left thinking, intelligent and even to those groups which appear as hard left quotation marks, but which must be given the opportunity, through dialogue and with whom I have the full I can talk faith, call on his spirit of patriotism so that we can help.
I think it is important to talk to this sector, despite the views they may have, that are different and come together in what unites us. President Garcia has a strong desire to fight poverty, has a vision of how, and a section on the left, logically, aspires to that. Thus the goal is the same, the styles are different. Why not try making a bridge and say, 'Hey, you want the same as us, let us help. " They could give us a sort of truce and targets that we can get to see how we go. If the agenda of the leftists is to eliminate poverty, then tell me how we can do, respecting the government's proposal and plans. If we all want that poverty is eliminated, let and also seek the perspective of National Unity and the very Ollanta Humala.
it present the president a few names for ministers?
Some proposals. This is not to say I want to mine and you want yours. I'm sure he will choose the best or we ensure the best job.
Could there be any within these sectors hard left that you mentioned?
It is very difficult. It is very difficult because their methods are very different, but there may be one inside the other left, it is very possible.
President mentioned that in the new Cabinet would have regional figures
That would be wonderful.
Have you talked to him about it? Have shuffling names? No.
You mentioned he would file an anti-corruption. Can you give some details?
thing is I would not be unethical. I prefer to give them first to the president.
Do meet with other opposition sectors, in addition to the figures on the left?
course. I think a meeting with Lourdes Flores is essential with people of the Nationalist Party is important, too, though you think of black humor, is to meet with people representing Fujimori is essential, is important. This is a country that has to move and collect all the people who in one way or another with political responsibilities.
Some have questioned his request for leave of the regional president of Lambayeque, recalling the case of Federico Salas Guevara, who resigned to assume the Presidency of the Council of Ministers ...
But he was mayor. I'm going to ask permission. Legally there is nothing that says you can not do. Be sought out. The ordinary Lambayeque is happy feel that we are not leaving, then that is what interests me. If that means you have to vacate, I venture to me Vaquer. I do not see any legal impediment, but in any case the most important is the country.
"The theme of his presidential candidacy may suffer at the end of his administration?
sure, but I have not done that calculation. I am not a man who think he will fail. If I'm thinking I'm going to fail, or I'll fail, just do not do, because it would hurt the country. If I am accepting the challenge is because I think we will achieve at least regain the confidence of the people.
Still up his intention to run for president?
Yes, still stands, but it is frozen. As I was frozen to the extent that I was practicing as a regional president.
The budget cuts proposed by Finance Minister Luis Valdivieso affect all sectors, including the regions. How will you handle this?
What is the best way. Travel with the minister Valdivieso, take it to some areas to see what the budget cuts. I have the hope that beyond a cold theory of numbers more or less there is a reality. Minister Valdivieso has a huge responsibility and understand their role in caring for the state money because the world is in a very serious situation and I have to support him in that regard. In fact, I think it has to be so, but if you have to make the effort to areas of extreme poverty, where recession and inflation are equal, because they have nothing, you have to.
Did they talk with the minister so that the cut is not so radical?
I think the president will do, because who has the final authority is the president and talk and fight to make it so
Already talked to the president?
The president spoke to me. In any case I think the president is more interested, logic: the president wants to go down in history, like any politician wants to be remembered and passed into history when you are successful. And I want him to go down in history, but well-told story, one that is positive.
"resume the dialogue with the medical association?
A minute or two minutes. We need to talk, and I'm going to ask the medical profession to help me for the poor continue to suffer the ravages of a strike that hurt the country.
Will it
any particular approach to end the strike? Let's talk
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You mentioned that there would be a mechanism of accountability in the ministries. How will this be?
I raised there, I leave it as an idea until you talk to the president. The idea is that it is premature for us not to fall into this situation of audio or suspicion. Should be held accountable. It's complicated, difficult, cumbersome, is unpleasant, but must be done. We tell people: "Hey, we are not thieves, who are thieves are those who are bad politicians." Good politicians have to understand that we public life to protect the money of the whole population and for accountability.
