The second part of the exclusive interview that Pedro Castillo held with the international network CNN en Español brought several surprises. In addition to defending the Constituent Assembly, the president referred to foreign policy. The Mexican Fernando del Rincón , journalist and host of the program 'Conclusions', asked him about a speech given in Bolivia where he asked for an outlet to the sea for that country. Below he reviews everything the head of state said in the dialogue broadcast this Tuesday. Here you can review the first part .

MINUTE BY MINUTE

22:53 The interview ends.

22:51 On whether his mandate will end: "I'm not going to repeat the dish, on July 28, 2026 come to shake hands, and I'm going to say task accomplished with my country." Regarding the possible vacancy, he said that he is respectful of democracy. "I would have liked to share a tequila, but we are in a time of pandemic."

22:50 Castillo asks the journalist to help him investigate, when he tells him that there is even talk of money under investigation. “When the river sounds...”, he points out.

22:48 On the alleged interference to request irregular appointments, he said “I am totally respectful, I never had interference. Much more so when it comes to the Armed Forces, which I respect a lot. What's more, at school I had pre-military instruction, it was given in schools. Being disciplined helps us with military training”.

22:46 Regarding the Lima Group, he said that he never found it and never felt it in his town.

22:45 Juan Guaidó or Nicolás Maduro, who does he recognize as the ruler of Venezuela? “You have to ask Venezuelans. It's like saying who they recognize in Peru, Keiko Fujimori or Pedro Castillo. Does the world recognize Guaidó? I'm not going to get into problems in other countries." He affirms that the problem of the Venezuelans belongs to the Venezuelans.

22:44 Regarding Mexico, Castillo says that no one can prohibit him from speaking with another country that has the same needs. As you can ask any country. "How can I ask for support within the framework of the Pacific Alliance or Jair Bolsonaro." He pointed out that he did not ask for advice or advice, it was a conversation like the ones he has with other presidents, they talked about doing or not doing some things.

22:40 Does he have an affinity with certain ideologies? They ask him about Mexican government officials who came to give economic advice, as well as the visit of Evo Morales.

22:37 They ask him if he is from the right, left or center. He replies: "I am a man of the people." He adds that he is a provincial. He points out that his model is totally democratic and of the people. "Ideologies do not save countries, they do not prioritize the needs of a country."

22:36 They ask him to censor Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua. “I am not part of that and I would not like Peru to become one of those ¿models. Each country is autonomous. He said that he would never adopt the model of those countries.

22:35 They ask him why there are so many Venezuelans in Peru and he answers that because there are also many Peruvians there.

22:35 About Cuba, he said that if it is democratic, you have to ask the Cubans themselves. The same with Venezuela.

22:34 He does not rule out that he has been in contact with people linked to terrorism, but he does not share his ideology.

22:32 He points out that the protests come from what he lived in his town. "It is born of necessity itself, from there this fight is born."

22:30 In the next block, Castillo answers about terrorism. “It has nothing to do with any connection or bond with me. I am going to condemn and I am going to fight against terrorism. I want my children to have an education.”

22:25 Regarding the reactions to what was said, he points out: “Tomorrow they will come out with their headlines in the newspaper that Pedro delivers the sea to Bolivia, but that does not matter to me, because I have come to do the will of the Peruvian people ”.

22:24 “I am not telling you that I am going to give you the sea for Bolivia. Likewise, when we went to Bolivia there was a proposal to bring gas from Bolivia to the south of the country. Is that being against the country?” he adds.

22:22 It is his right to have access to the sea. “We will do what the peoples cry out for and need. Many times we have been involved in the issue of borders. But if we are both flesh and blood we have the same needs, not only do we have to open the borders, we have to live the borders”.

22:20 He is asked if in a forum held in Bolivia Castillo said: "Sea for Bolivia." He said it at an event when it did not even cross his mind to be a candidate. He acknowledges that he said it at that event, because "it is the cry of Bolivia." The journalist tells him that this can be seen as treason against the country, because he would be giving up national territory. “I have not said it as president, I said it as...”. He adds that he must govern the attunement with the people. “We will agree. We will consult the people. I have to govern out of tune with the people, what if they don't agree? I owe myself to the people, I would never do things that the people do not want”.

22:16 In the next block, Castillo will talk about the possibility of giving Bolivia access to the sea.

22:15 “What are you afraid of? I am going to leave on July 28, 2026. It would be lethal for a teacher to give those samples to my parents, my family and my children. Why not go hand in hand with the peasant, with the worker”.

22:13 On the Constituent Assembly. “Since 1993 times have changed, according to the times and the new societies. That the native communities be included, so that they are not poorer. To see true decentralization. I have been elected with this Constitution and I am not going to break the law or regulations by which I have been appointed. Any change must be done in the most democratic way,” he said.

22:11 Castillo denies the alleged removal of Daniel Soria, Attorney General by the Minister of Justice, Aníbal Torres.

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22:09 Castillo assures that Karelim López was never invited to Breña.

22:08 Castillo admits that he received Karelim López at the Government Palace. I received not to do any favoritism. He never talked [about business] except to review Lot 5 and Lot 1 in Piura. "I wouldn't have to do it," Castillo said.

22:06 He begins the interview by asking about the complaints filed with the Prosecutor for alleged influence peddling. “It is not an obstruction of justice at all. He who owes nothing, fears nothing,” Castillo replies.

PREVIOUS

Last Monday, a first cut of the conversation with the president was broadcast where different topics related to the irregularities of his government, the irregular appointments, the children's party of the president's daughter in the Government Palace, and the "secret" meetings were addressed. ' at Breña's house. In several passages of the interview, Del Rincón managed to put Castillo in check , who showed inconsistencies in his answers.

In addition, as in the two previous interviews, he pointed out that no one had prepared him to be president of the Republic, with which he was trying to distance himself from traditional politicians. However, this earned the president several criticisms , as well as some memes . Let us remember that after the interview, in a public act, Castillo commented: “This morning [Monday] I had an interview. More than an interview, I was surprised by some questions that were asked that had nothing important for the country: that Bruno Pacheco, that Sarratea... We have things very clear here. We have not come here to steal a penny from the country” .

Let us remember that this is the third interview that the president offers in a week, after a long silence since he was a candidate in the first half of last year.

WHAT TIME AND HOW TO SEE THE INTERVIEW?

The interview with Pedro Castillo can be seen this Tuesday, January 25 at 10 pm (Peruvian time). Other hours:

Argentina 00:00 hours

Bolivia 23:00 hours

Chile 00:00 hours

Ecuador 22:00 hours

Spain 04:00 hours

Mexico 2:00 hours.

CNN en Español can be tuned into the following channels:

Movistar TV: Channel 542

Claro TV: Channel 51

Star Globalcom: Channel 96

WHAT THE PRESIDENT SAID

In statements to CNN en Español, President Castillo stated that at the address located in the district of Breña, business-related matters were never discussed and he stressed that all these issues are investigated by the corresponding entities. “It was never a clandestine office and nor will it be; I want to greet the family that sheltered me in the campaign, there it is only the house that sheltered me” , said the Head of State, after mentioning that he will not repeat the actions of other rulers and that he always seeks to be clear in his actions.

He also denied that Karelim López had visited him in this place and added that the material shown in a journalistic investigation would be edited; he also expressed his confidence that the truth will come to light.

At another time, he said he trusts that he will finish his mandate and stressed that he will not fall into acts of corruption, since the citizens gave him their trust and brought him to power, for which he assured that he will not touch a penny of the resources from town. “I am here to show my face for the country and I am not going to steal a penny,” President Castillo emphasized when asked about some questioned former ministers and former public officials who are being investigated for the alleged commission of corruption crimes.

Regarding the people who are linked to the Shining Path and who would now be seeking a rapprochement with the Government, he was emphatic in mentioning that he had always fought as a patrolman against terrorism and now as President of the Republic he will continue to battle against this scourge that does so much damage to the country.

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