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Francisco Rafael Sagasti Hochhausler
(born October 10, 1944) is a Peruvian engineer, academic, and politician. He was the 62nd
President of Peru
from November 16, 2020 to 28 July 2021.
[1]
[2]
In March 2020, he was elected as a
Member of Congress
for the
Lima
constituency.
[3]
He is a founding member of the
Purple Party
.
Following the
removal of Martin Vizcarra
, President of Congress
Manuel Merino
became
President of Peru
after a controvertial express impeachment due to allegations of "moral incapacity" (a 19th century concept for mental incapacity) considered a covert parliamentary coup by many people. After a week of violent repression of the
massive protests
Merino resigned as the country's leader and Sagasti was elected by his fellow Congressmen to succeed Merino as
president of Congress
on the 16th November. The next day Sagasti succeeded him as acting
President of Peru
.
Sagasti is scheduled to conclude the presidential term on 28 July 2021. He would be eligible to seek election for a full term, however the
Purple Party
nominated
Julio Guzman
as their candidate for the
2021 Peruvian general election
, with Sagasti on the ticket as
Second Vice President
.
[4]
[5]
[6]
His government coincided with the development of social conflicts such as the agrarian strike in
Ica
,
Piura
and
La Libertad
and
Apurimac
, which were resolved after the repeal of the so-called "Chlimper Law" that promoted investment in agriculture through meager labor benefits for workers from the field.
[7]
[8]
His government has called itself a “transitional and emergency government”.
- ↑
Sagasti, Francisco (November 15, 2020).
"Francisco Sagasti - Biography and Resume"
.
franciscosagasti.com
. Archived from
the original
on February 5, 2016
. Retrieved
November 16,
2020
.
- ↑
Dube, Ryan (November 16, 2020).
"Peru's Congress Chooses Lawmaker Francisco Sagasti as Next President"
.
The Wall Street Journal
. Retrieved
November 16,
2020
.
- ↑
"Conozca el perfil de los congresistas virtualmente electos y descubra toda su trayectoria politica. Al 100% de actas contabilizadas. Fuente: Onpe"
. January 29, 2020
. Retrieved
November 16,
2020
.
- ↑
Sagasti, Francisco (November 15, 2020).
"Francisco Sagasti - Biography and Resume"
.
franciscosagasti.com
. Archived from
the original
on February 5, 2016
. Retrieved
November 16,
2020
.
- ↑
Dube, Ryan (November 16, 2020).
"Peru's Congress Chooses Lawmaker Francisco Sagasti as Next President"
.
The Wall Street Journal
. Retrieved
November 16,
2020
.
- ↑
"Elecciones 2021: Julio Guzman oficializa su plancha presidencial en el Partido Morado"
.
Noticias El Comercio
. October 29, 2020.
- ↑
CORREO, NOTICIAS (2020-12-03).
"Las Bambas: Se encienden las protestas en Apurimac | PERU"
.
Correo
(in Spanish)
. Retrieved
2021-05-12
.
- ↑
CORREO, NOTICIAS (2020-12-03).
"Corredor Minero del Sur bloqueado en medio de nueva protesta en Challhuahuacho | EDICION"
.
Correo
(in Spanish)
. Retrieved
2021-05-12
.