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Ronald Gamarra

Journal Republic

I will not repeat As many analysts have noted the outcome of the elections, the divided vote, the defeat of the proposed center and the move to second round of the two options had higher resistance. I want to emphasize that although it is now in doubt, it is also opportunity for democracy. I do not believe in nightmares, I believe in social processes and participate in them, from where our part, whether by supporting, criticizing or resisting.

First Opportunity: The divided result indicates that no one can claim the right to impose its agenda or will not take into account other sectors of the electorate that gave them no vote. There is no place in democracy for pride nor arrogance. Thus, political agreements and long-term macro imposed. Dusting the AN, as the framework within which to register the government's plans may serve as a fulcrum.

Second Chance: This opens a new scenario, almost unknown here, for an intense period of searching for consensus between political forces, opinion leaders and other representatives of social sectors. Candidates are required to do so. But watch out, it would be a mistake to talk only with the parties. If anything has shown that 10 April is the country flows through other routes and other representations. Civil society and the leadership count. Hopefully this opportunity will not become commonplace only in a masquerade.

Third opportunity: As ever since the period of the TRC, the issues of democracy, development, and especially human rights, will be in the center of the discussion. And I firmly believe, will allow separating the chaff from the wheat. And put some fences and markers very clear: impunity, no, rape, no, discrimination, no, amnesties, no.

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opportunity: We can raise standards and democratic rights for all actors. Standards that go beyond this election and create more democratic political culture. Yes, for many, the difficulty arises because the two forces were winning the least desirable for stability. A, heir to a proven criminal and corrupt regime, and the other, generating concerns about possible acts due to blind spots in his plan of government (freedom and responsible economic management issues.) Therefore: put on the table, raise these standards for all political actors. No blank checks or professions of faith.

Doubt: That despite all efforts, the winner, once in the power, does not meet agreed. It is possible anywhere in the world and in Peru, has old and new tradition. But we shall have put the hard way, those who govern us. And if necessary, will be placed marks to remember, measure, hold accountable and continue to resist.