Betsy Chavez points out that the public ministry’s investigation is being accepted and questions the role of Congress.

Congresswoman and former prime minister, Betsy Chavezindicated that it accepts the final report of the constitutional complaint submitted by the National Prosecutor, Patricia Benavidezwho proposes to accuse her along with ex-ministers Willie Orchard And Roberto Sanchez for alleged crimes of mutiny and conspiracy.

“First I’m going to say that I agree. I believe that what is most needed is that people do not sell and do not buy, but are sincere and honest,” Betsy Chavez began in her defense before Parliament.

“I believe that under these conditions, a parliament equal or worse than this one will come (…) We need to restore respect for the institutional structure. It is arbitrary that the Congress elects the presidents of the Republic at the will of the people, violating the procedures for the presidential vacancy of the Congress’ own rules, or that its decisions are above the executive and judicial power,” Chávez continued.

He indicated that the political class had failed “in every possible way” and that he respected the investigation into the case. Public service.

“From the first day I submit to the investigation of the public ministry and even respect its arbitrariness. I understand them, the decisions are completely political.” mentioned.

On the other hand, she indicated that she had no intention of fleeing the country and claimed that it was she who had asked for an obstacle to exit. “I don’t want to go anywhere that takes me away from my homeland. I choose to stay in the one in which I was born and died. I also asked to be prevented from leaving, despite the fact that the court found it inadmissible.”, he added.

About the failed coup d’état on December 7 Betsy Chavez He said: “In my case, I can say that there is no action or objective element associated with the launching of weapons or collusion with the high command for such purposes.”

On the other side, Erwin Siccialawyer of the ex-minister, confirmed the position of the ex-head of the Cabinet of Ministers of tacit agreement with the claim public service; however, he argued that political bias does not result in a sanction.

“This express search was also formulated in writing, and it was proposed to announce the formation of the cause (…) The only thing they seek is the abolition of the functional prerogative,” he said before the plenary session.

Report

Standing Committee of Parliament approved a report recommending that Chávez, Huerta and Sanchez be charged with alleged crimes of sedition and conspiracy.

The conclusions of the final report were voted on separately, so legislators could independently vote against each former minister.

The report also recommends that the former chairman of the Council of Ministers and the former minister of foreign trade and tourism be removed from their congressional positions while the government continues its investigation. public servicethe possibility of recovery in case of acquittal.

At the meeting of the Permanent Commission last week, it was also decided to create an accusatory subcommittee, which will formulate the relevant constitutional charges until tomorrow’s plenary session.