Overview
- Congress rejected an opposition motion to censure the Mesa Directiva, ensuring continuity of the current parliamentary leadership.
- César Revilla argued that José Jerí remains president of Congress and is in charge of the presidential office, so Fernando Rospigliosi continues as first vice president handling administrative duties under Law 27375.
- Fuerza Popular had said on October 9 it would not preside over the transition, yet party figures including Luis Galarreta affirm support for Rospigliosi’s stay.
- Rospigliosi has not indicated plans to resign and continued legislative activities, posting that violent minorities seek to capture power.
- Lawmakers debated police actions during the October 15 protest in which one person died and about 30 civilians and 80 police officers were injured, while unconfirmed reports surfaced of ultraright pressure for a broader power move.