Overview
- Kamiche was heard using expletives after forgetting to mute his microphone during a virtual meeting held to debate a complaint against Congressman Edgar Tello.
- He apologized the following day and asked, “Who in Peru doesn’t use swear words?” in remarks to reporters.
- He argued he had not committed a crime and urged that his legislative record be weighed before judging the incident.
- He said criticism overlooks that he is a person with a disability and claimed people with disabilities in Peru are treated as “obsolete” or “disposable.”
- Lawmakers present were described as astonished, and no formal disciplinary action had been announced as of the latest reports.