Karol Paredes on ethics complaints: “Congress does not do the work that the prosecutor’s office does”

The president ethics commission, Karol Paredes, noted that the work of the parliamentary working group, which he leads, differs from the functions of the nation’s prosecutor’s office, since they are devoted exclusively to the conduct of political processes. In addition, he recalled that there is another space, such as the Subcommittee on Constitutional Charges chaired by Lady Camones.

“Here we have two spaces: one – ethics commissionwhere we see the ethical behavior of congressmen, and another space that is Subcommittee on Constitutional Chargesled by congresswoman Lady Camones”he said in News Extension.

“He Congress doesn’t do its job prosecution. We make political judgments. We see how and in what way it also harms or benefits not only the institution, but also the citizens (…). Ethics is one thing, morality is another, and it is the work that prosecution And public service”, he added.

Ethics Commission Approves Preliminary Investigation of Cathy Ugarte

On the other hand, he recalled that ethics commission It was decided to initiate a preliminary investigation against Congresswoman Kathy Ugarte for allegedly cutting the wages of her office workers.

“Indeed, Congresswoman Cathy UgarteIn the event that a person leaves due to pregnancy, we accept this and it was approved by the majority. Similarly, in the case of the salary cut, it was approved unanimously, and the ex officio complaint is already beginning,” he said.

“Workers should report if they have similar situations. First, this kind of action or attitude is unacceptable, no matter who they are. Secondly, we believe that we care about doing our work properly, responsibly, giving situations that make people talk Thirdly, I believe that really people who are part of a home such as Congress we must learn to respect these rules. It’s not that everyone will do what they want,” he concluded.