Wilson Soto denies “political revenge” in the final report of the complaint against Betsy Chavez and former ministers.

congressman Alejandro Soto defended the final report, which recommends constitutionally accusing the ex-premier Betsy Chavez; Willie Orchard, former Minister of the Interior; And Roberto Sanchezformer head of foreign trade and tourism department, coup which former President Pedro Castillo attempted to commit on December 7, 2022.

It was the proposal for the final report, approved by the Congressional Subcommittee on Constitutional Charges, that was supported by the Congressman from People’s Action. Wilson Sotoas a delegate to the constitutional denunciation 328. The parliamentarian stressed that he had the testimony of those involved and witnesses.

“We took arguments from the witnesses who came. The statement of the Channel 7 reporters and all the actions that were taken were vital. As a delegate, I was extremely responsible, we made a convincing report, which therefore was approved yesterday by 18 votes, and this will be transferred to the Standing Committee,” he said.

In an interview with RPP News, Wilson Soto remembered that when Betsy Chavez went to the Subcommittee on Congressional Constitutional Charges, stated that he did not know the intentions of the then President Pedro Castillodespite the fact that a video was recently released showing her making preparations before addressing the nation.

“(In video) gestures Pedro Castillo, he knew perfectly well and the people who accompanied him knew; however, when the witnesses came, they denied everything, washed their hands. We can’t get past the sun with one finger, the report we’ve made is compelling, the proof of that is that 18 congressmen voted yes,” he said.

“(On the video) you can clearly see what agreements he made Betsy Chavez and above all the statements of the reporter who was there the whole time. They knew everything that was going to happen (…) There are facts, I’m not trying. As delegated congressman on this complaint, I did not act out of political revenge, I was impartial and objective,” he added.

Final Complaint Report Against Betsy Chavez and Former Ministers

Last Monday, the subcommittee on constitutional charges approved the final report, which recommends that the ex-premier be constitutionally charged. Betsy Chavez; Willie Orchard, former Minister of the Interior; And Roberto Sanchezformer head of foreign trade and tourism department, coup which ex-president Pedro Castillo tried to commit on December 7th.

After approval by 17 votes in favor, 2 against and 1 abstention, the report must be discussed and ratified by the Council. Standing Commission and, subsequently, plenary session of the Congress. If approved in both cases, the file will be transferred to National Prosecutor’s Office.

At the same meeting, a sub-working group chaired by Lady Camones (Alliance for Progress) approved the removal of parliamentarians Betsy Chavez and Roberto Sanchez pending investigation.

A constitutional complaint in response to the failed coup d’état on 7 December was filed by the National Attorney. Patricia Benavidez. The proposal for the final report was supported by the congressman of the People’s Action, Wilson Sotoas delegate to constitutional denunciation 328.

“Observing the established processes and deadlines, responsibly and objectively, we submitted to the subcommittee Final report of the constitutional complaint 328 against former ministers Pedro Castillo”, published in Twitter March 1, the day of submission of the report.

After the decision of the majority of members Subcommittee on Constitutional Chargescongressman and former minister, Roberto Sanchezinterrogated grove for not taking into account that the former head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Willie Orchardapologized, accusing him of releasing the phrase: “For the country”, after a message from Terrones Castle.

“In the reports that Congressman Soto has made, he does not address a number of the allegations that I considered. For example, Minister Huerta asked me to make a public apology for participating in the alleged exchange of words. it was included that my income [a Palacio de Gobierno] it was from 11:15 to 11:20; my resignation [fue] the facts are hardly known,” he said.

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