Deputies file a criticism in opposition to the final secretary of the MP – 2024-05-19 08:57:29

The lawyer common’s trusted man was denounced this Friday, Might 17. At a press convention, the impartial deputies, elected by Semilla, introduced {that a} criticism was filed in opposition to Ángel Pineda.

The information for which impartial deputies took motion in opposition to Pineda is as a result of in statements the official has acknowledged that investigations will probably be carried out in opposition to the ministers of State of the Bernardo Arévalo administration.

The criticism relies on the alleged fee of the crimes of abuse of authority and infringement of privilege. It was offered this morning – Might 17 – earlier than the legal administration of the Judicial Department.

“These statements are virtually a confession for his or her crimes,” stated the deputy, Samuel Pérez, indicating that ministers of State take pleasure in the best of pre-trial in order that they can’t be investigated with out a prior process.

With the presentation of the criticism, the pro-government deputies anticipate an investigation that may verify the obvious crimes and acts of corruption that they point out have been dedicated by Pineda.

Worldwide sanctions

In September 2021, Consuelo Porras and Pineda have been sanctioned by the US authorities. Each have been included within the Engel Checklist, as alleged corrupt actors in Guatemala.

Additionally in February of this 12 months, the European Union sanctioned Porras and Pineda, prohibiting them from getting into its territory for obvious actions dedicated by pro-democracy officers.

With out help

In response to the authorized actions of the pro-government deputies, the Division of Social Communication of the MP reported that the establishment considers that the authorized actions taken in opposition to its common secretary don’t have any authorized foundation. They even take into account that these actions might effectively be makes an attempt to dam the work of the investigating entity.

“It’s yet one more of the sequence of systematic actions with none authorized foundation that point out not solely ignorance, however a transparent intention to hinder the work of the Public Ministry,” stated the MP.

The MP added that the attainable intention is to cease some investigations that the establishment is accountable for. “It’s regrettable that within the face of so many conditions that for the Government and the official bench needs to be a precedence to reply to the wants of Guatemalans, efforts are targeted on spurious actions to proceed making an attempt to stop the Public Ministry from persevering with with its investigations.”