Congress approved a constitutional complaint against Betsy Chavez, Willy Huerta and Roberto Sanchez for alleged crimes of rebellion.

He plenary session of the Congress confirmed on Tuesday a constitutional indictment against Betsy Chavez, who is accused as an alleged co-author of a crime against the authority of the state and the constitutional order in the form of rebellion to the detriment of the state.

66 votes in favor, 11 against and 3 abstentions. legislators gave the go-ahead to initiate a criminal case against him. He The plenary session also approved paragraph 2 of the final report, which determines the removal of her from the deputy post. while the prosecution’s investigations are pending, for this reason her assistant will come in to replace her in what is absent from the legislature.

In the case of former Interior Minister Willy Huerta, the constitutional charge against him was also approved by 57 votes to 18 with 10 abstentions for his alleged involvement, like Betsy Chavez, in the coup attempt. What did Pedro Castillo do?

Roberto Sanchez will continue to serve in Congress

Finally, in the case of former Trade Secretary and current Congressman Roberto Sanchez, the plenary session of Parliament approved the constitutional charge by 50 votes to 21, with 13 abstentions. However, lawmakers did not approve of its suspension, as it received only 21 votes in favor, 39 against and 18 abstentions.

Betsy Chavez criticizes parliament

Congresswoman and former Prime Minister Betsy Chavez noted during the debate that she is accepting the final report on the constitutional complaint submitted by National Attorney Patricia Benavidez. However, he criticized the work of the legislature.

“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.

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.