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Viral TV Exchange Between Chirinos and Pomareda Crystallizes Peru’s Discontent With Congress

The viral clip coincided with coverage highlighting near-90% disapproval of Congress alongside fresh focus on Chirinos’ voting record.

Overview

  • On the Oct. 19 El Valor de la Verdad broadcast, Congresswoman Patricia Chirinos mocked lawyer Diego Pomareda, who replied, “She is the kind of person we should not elect.”
  • The exchange circulated widely on social media, with many users praising Pomareda’s composure and criticizing Chirinos’ tone.
  • During the program, Pomareda also questioned Lima Mayor Rafael López Aliaga’s performance, arguing he has not delivered on campaign promises.
  • Follow-up reporting cited a PUCP School of Government study placing Chirinos among lawmakers who most backed measures the Public Ministry says benefited criminal actors.
  • Appearing on the same program, Martha Moyano defended Congress’s record and called the removal of Pedro Castillo one of the current Parliament’s best achievements.