The Parliamentary Ethics Commission approved by majority to initiate an investigation against Congresswoman Lucinda Vásquez Vela (not grouped) by the so-called nail clipper case. In the videos revealed by the Cuarto Poder program, one of her advisors is seen cutting her toenails while she is sitting in her parliamentary office, during working hours.
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The complaint was taken up by the working group chaired by the parliamentarian Elvis Vergara, who described the events as a possible abuse of power and violation of labor dignity, by using Congressional personnel for functions unrelated to their duties. The measure was supported by seven congressmen, while one voted against and there was one abstention.
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According to the broadcast report, the advisor who appears cutting the congresswoman’s nails responds to the name of Arnold PalominoVásquez’s trusted worker. In another video, you can see Carlos Vasquezalso an advisor to his office, preparing breakfast for him. Both actions were recorded within the congressional office.
Vásquez has rejected the accusations and assures that everything would be “revenge” on the part of fired former workers. Furthermore, he maintains that his right to due process must be respected and argued that the events would have occurred some time ago.
This case is not the only problem facing the congresswoman. The Public Ministry is also investigating her for alleged aggravated influence peddlinga fact that could lead to up to eight years in prison. According to the tax thesis, Vásquez would have taken advantage of his position to offer benefits in a teaching appointment process by using internal contacts.
You could lose your immunity
A revealing aspect of the file is that the congresswoman reported the alleged theft of her cell phone in Gamarra shortly after the investigation began. However, Vasquez He did not report the incident to the Police nor did he manage to block the device. For criminal experts consulted, these omissions weaken their version and could show an attempt to hide relevant information contained in their communications.
On the other hand, with the approval of the constitutional complaint in the Subcommittee on Constitutional Accusations, The fate of the legislator is now in the hands of the plenary session Congress. If Parliament endorses the preliminary ruling, Vasquez She would lose her immunity and be subjected to criminal proceedings like any citizen. In this scenario, preventive detention could even be ordered, if the Judiciary found sufficient reasons.
