Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Housing and Building (MIVED) has issued a statement to clarify concerns about photographs showing Minister Carlos Bonilla with individuals under investigation in Peru. The ministry emphasizes that this meeting occurred in 2022 and was part of the official exchanges between Peru and the Dominican Republic.
In its statement, MIVED highlights the following key points:
The meeting took place on March 24, 2022, during an official visit by a delegation from the Ministry of Housing, Construction, and Sanitation of Peru to the Dominican Republic. The purpose was to exchange knowledge and experiences regarding construction and access to housing in both countries.
The Peruvian delegation provided information on the Techo Propio Social Housing Program, an initiative of the Peruvian government aimed at providing housing solutions to those in need. This meeting was public and officially communicated through an institutional press release from MIVED.
Institutional exchanges between countries with shared goals are standard practice, promoting friendly relations and facilitating the exchange of ideas for more efficient solutions to common problems.
MIVED acknowledged that a journalist had inquired about the official visit of the Peruvian delegation. The journalist received information regarding the meeting and the press release documenting it. However, for unknown reasons, this information was not included in the journalist’s report.
MIVED clarified that, like other public institutions worldwide, it holds meetings with official delegations from ministries in the region with similar responsibilities. These meetings aim to exchange experiences, ideas, and solutions for common regional challenges. All related information is publicly accessible on the MIVED website and in the news archives.
The ministry emphasized the importance of respecting the independence and rights of countries to manage their internal affairs. MIVED and its officials are not aware of investigations conducted by other countries involving their citizens or officials.
MIVED reaffirmed its commitment to work transparently and dedicatedly for the benefit of the Dominican people.
This MIVED statement aims to address recent concerns and provide clarity on the nature of the meeting between Minister Carlos Bonilla and the Peruvian delegation.