Peru’s role in Pan-American democracy pact
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Twenty-five years ago, representatives from across the Americas gathered in Lima, Peru, and approved the Inter-American Democratic Charter, establishing the right of people in the Americas to democracy and the obligation of their governments to protect it.
Peru’s foreign ministry led the effort to create the charter, receiving contributions from other member states of the Organization of American States and civil society groups.
This charter aimed to build a collective ability to respond to threats against democracy, demonstrating effective multilateralism by identifying shared challenges and building consensus. Today, democratic institutions face new challenges including increasing polarization, misinformation eroding public trust, and transnational criminal organizations attempting to corrupt governments. In response, Peru’s current government, under President Fujimori, is committed to strengthening hemispheric cooperation and promoting solid institutions.
The country believes a proactive approach is vital, focusing on prevention rather than reacting after crises emerge, and extending this to preparing for natural phenomena like El Niño and combating criminal groups. The charter’s principles are ultimately intended to benefit citizens, with free elections, separation of powers, and the rule of law existing to serve the people.
Peru intends to continue its diplomatic efforts by defending its interests while also contributing to the security, development, and wellbeing of its citizens, renewing its commitment to the charter’s goals for the next 25 years.
