Peruvian Actress Slams Congress Over "Ley del Artista"

Peruvian Actress Monica Sanchez Condemns Congress's Handling of "Ley del Artista" Peruvian actress Monica Sanchez has voiced her strong criticism of the Peruvian Congress's handling of the "Ley del Artista," a law aimed at protecting the rights of artists. In a recent video, Sanchez detailed how the Congress initially downplayed the issue, only to act aggressively against the artists' union once their vigilance waned. "A los compañeros cineastas les hicieron exactamente lo mismo. Pusieron paños fríos, dejaron que pase el tema y cuando bajó la guardia del gremio apareció la congresista Tudela sin piedad y se zurraron en el pedido," she stated, translating to, "They did exactly the same thing to our fellow filmmakers. They played it down, let the issue pass, and when the union's guard was down, Congresswoman Tudela appeared without mercy and disregarded the request." This statement highlights the Congress's perceived lack of good faith in negotiations. The video also features a statement from Inter Artis Peru, a society of audiovisual artists, expressing their deep concern over the Congress's decision and lack of consideration for their previously submitted recommendations. Sanchez's criticism underscores the frustration felt by many Peruvian artists regarding the Congress's actions. The video serves as a call to action, urging artists to remain vigilant in their fight for fair treatment and adequate legal protection. The situation highlights the ongoing challenges faced by artists in securing their rights and the importance of open dialogue and negotiation between artists' unions and the legislative bodies.