Massive demonstration in Lima against the ideological agenda of the OAS
Thousands of people take to the streets "in defense of life, family and freedoms" and against the imposition of abortion and gender ideology.
Thousands of people marched through the streets of Lima "in defense of life, family and liberties" during the 52nd General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) being held in the Peruvian capital. In addition, several deputies warned the Government "not to dare to sign any document that contravenes its current legislation."
Under the slogan "Together against inequality and discrimination," the organization's secretary general, Luis Almagro, soon made it clear what "discrimination" they are referring to:
Ideology vs. health, safety and poverty
This was something that the organizations organizing the march had already warned about. Thus, Gilberto Rocha Margain, coordinator of the Coalition of Education and Culture for Democracy, pointed out that "the issues of homosexual marriages, decriminalization of abortion, gender identity, trans children and erotically charged basic education are the apple of discord that will be discussed during this OAS event, and that they distract from fundamental issues such as health, security and poverty".
Political support
The protesters were supported by politicians such as federal deputy Alejandro Muñante Barrios. "We do not agree that international institutions such as the Organization of American States come to impose ideologies contrary to the values of the Peruvian people," he said. Milagros Jauregui Martínez de Aguayo, also a congresswoman, added that they will take advantage of "the opportunity to present the commitment that Peruvians have in defense of life, the family and liberties."
"For a childhood without ideological bombings."
During the first part of the Assembly, the floor was given to Civil Society Associations. A good number of them made clear to the representatives of the American states their views on abortion and the family. For example, Jessica Pérez Zapata, of the Education and Culture for Democracy Coalition denounced:
The General Assembly has generated a great deal of controversy in Peru since before it was held. Initially, the Peruvian Congress voted against holding the meeting in Lima, as the OAS required that "neutral bathrooms" be provided. Subsequently, the Legislative Branch headquarters rectified the situation.