2024-11-26 03:15:00
The dizzying start to the political week will keep pace Tuesday with decisions on whether the Assembly Labor Committee will convene and whether the Legislature will convene a special session tomorrow, Wednesday, to oust the lieutenant governor.
To Rolando Figueroa’s Formula Companions There will also be some judicial channels Remain: Precautionary measures are not innovative and, if proposed and approved, would prevent representatives from voting on any measures influence the role reserved for him under the provincial constitution. This is a game of institutional judicial and political chess, and there are still several games left.
After many consultations with experts, the representatives chose the fastest way to try Fired for moral incompetence with 24 votesrather than a longer path – but institutionally safer, or in other words, More guarantees– Impeachment trial.
Bad habits are on guard, heightened vigilance: “I will go to court to demand due process and defend my rights in my institutional role.”«. he warned. “If they intend to continue to act without respecting the law, they will be marked in Neuquén’s democratic history as those “They removed the deputy governor elected by the people”.
On a breathless Monday, the Legislature advanced a project to establish an investigative committee and, in the process, suspend the Vice President, Estimated within 30 working dayswhich will bring definition to the hot month of January.
He also claimed Meet on Wednesdayto this end, the request for a special meeting of the Parliamentary Labor Party to be held at 5 pm this Tuesday has been signed by 24 legislators, a fabulous number: Accounting for two-thirds of the total rooms.
Ultimatums and Responses
Delegates let the weekend pass and issued an ultimatum to the vice president, which was fulfilled by noon. then Gloria Ruiz announces on her network that she will not resign. Less than two hours later, a draft resolution was announced to investigate his moral ability to continue in office. It also recommends decoupling it from functionality during the process.
The initiative is led by Claudio Dominguez, Ludmila Gaitan, Mercedes Tulian, Alberto Bruno, Yamila Hermosilla, Marcelo Bermude Signed on behalf of Si and Veronica Lichter.
It was addressed to Gloria Ruiz and proposed “to announce the initiation of proceedings to assess the moral incompetence of Lieutenant Governor Gloria Argentina Ruiz under the provisions of Article 189 of the Constitution.” Ability to continue to perform their duties. Article 25 of the Provincial Constitution.”
In Article 2, it states that “preventive separation is a preventive interim measure, during the duration of the process, to protect the investigation and guarantee the correct development of the process”.
Furthermore, it urges “the Legislature, who is the President of the Chamber of Commerce, to analyze the intelligence and/or expediency of immediately suspending and/or terminating all challenged contracts and contracts, exempting all persons in the challenged contracts from the valid terms, and/or or suspend accrued payments.
investigative committee
The third requirement “Establishment of an investigative committeein accordance with Art. Article 186 of the provincial constitution stipulates that the agency will be responsible for analyzing evidence related to reported incidents affecting the deputy governor and guaranteeing her rights to defense and due process. Article 4 states that “the Commission of Inquiry shall be heads of various political groups The composition of the House of Representatives must submit a final report to Committee A (Constitutional Affairs) within no more than 30 working days, recommending whether to declare the deputy governor morally incompetent.
It clarified that the investigative committee “has the objective of investigating the facts on which the allegations are based and must have the broadest possible powers, respecting the declarations, rights and guarantees recognized by the provincial constitution for all citizens.”
right of defense
In the following article it is stated that “Committee A must run Transfer 3 days Final report to the Lieutenant Governor, guaranteeing her right to defense within the framework of the same committee.
After the provisions of the preceding article occur, “if necessary, a special meeting may be convened to decide with a two-thirds vote of all members of this House whether to declare the Lieutenant Governor morally incapacitated.”
From silence to attack
After remaining silent over the weekend, Lt. Gov. Change strategy and go on the attack. He reported through an official statement that He fired his brother from the House of Representativesand through his social networks denounced a campaign against him in which he mixed alleged political issues with gender reasons.
“It’s time they really knew what was going on. On the day we started the session to discuss the legislative budget, something unexpected and shocking happened, which was a call for a so-called countercyclical fund.
“What surprises many legislators is that they were unaware of this political strategy without consultation, without debate, without prior consensus, and without any knowledge of me, that they wanted to impose it.”
“Unfortunately, this situation led me to request a meeting with the governor of the province, to whom I expressed my disagreement with the behavior of certain political manipulators. I clarified at the meeting that this situation must be discussed with the entire House and There is coordination among those in the Legislature responsible for preparing the budget,” he added.
re-elected
“In this framework, the relevant question raised by the governor of the province, Rolando Figueroa, was whether I had political ambitions, since he had to plan future actions. I replied that it was too early to give an answer, because I focus on management and we can evaluate that later. He didn’t like the answer, he told me he was determined to be governor for 8 years and he wanted to inform me,” The sin continues.
“After that meeting, different media outlets began a witch hunt against me until I was forced to resign.”
“Let’s be clear: I’m not resigning.”
Right of defense (2)
Gloria Ruiz expected “I will go to court to demand due process and defend my rights in my institutional role, Accompanied by professionals, they will see this case as a witness to atrocities and authoritarianism, in my capacity as Deputy Governor of Neuquén Province and Honorable President of the Legislature.
“If they intend to continue to act without complying with the law, they will be marked in Neuquén’s democratic history as those who removed the elected deputy governor.”
“Today, November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, I will continue to speak out to protect the rights of all women across the province and my own.”
“What they did to me was an attack on the national and provincial constitutions.. “They are trying to move forward without determining whether I will be subject to impeachment or other proceedings before the Legislature, or worse, and without guaranteeing my right to a defense.”
“Be assured that neither the provincial judiciary nor the national judiciary itself will allow this.”
Brother was fired
In a statement on parliamentary letterhead, he reported: “I have decided to dismiss Mr. Pablo Ruiz, coordinator of Casa de las Leyes, from his position. Based on an investigation that has been initiatedwhich seeks to ensure that the actions of the Prosecutor’s Office are not interfered with, thereby guaranteeing the independence of the judiciary.
The note states that “on November 22, following an order from Judge Juan Manuel Keys, personnel from the Prosecutor’s Office were present at the Neuquén Legislature and the offices of La Casa de las Leyes to request from both offices Information, “in the framework of an ongoing judicial investigation. “
“Personnel from their respective regions received the documents and provided the required documents. Legislators were instructed to cooperate accordingly.
The press release did not mention that Pablo Ruiz’s home in Protil was also raided that day.
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How can the current political struggles faced by women in governance, like those highlighted by Gloria Ruiz, inform broader strategies for combating gender-based violence and discrimination in political frameworks?
Onal Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, I want to emphasize that this situation is not just a political battle but also a reflection of the systemic issues we face regarding gender equality and respect for women in positions of power. My fight is not solely for my position, but for the rights of all women who face discrimination in various forms.”
In a nuanced move, Gloria Ruiz is aligning her plight with broader societal issues, suggesting that her challenges are emblematic of the struggles women encounter within political frameworks. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen whether her legal and political maneuvers will secure her position or further complicate the legislative landscape in Neuquén. The coming weeks will be critical in determining not only her fate but also the response of the legislature and the public at large concerning the treatment and representation of women in governance.
The conflict has sparked widespread debate and concern regarding the implications of political retribution and the necessity for due process in legislative actions. Observers are vigilant, monitoring how these developments will influence the balance of power within the provincial government and potentially set precedents for future governance and institutional integrity.
As the legislative session continues and the investigative committee begins its review, the political chess game will likely evolve, with ramifications extending beyond Neuquén, reflecting on national discussions about governance, accountability, and gender dynamics in politics.
