Congress spoke out after the scandal involving Congressmen Patricia Chirinos, from Avanza País, and Luis Aragón, from Acción Popular, at the La Noche bar in Barranco, where they were physically and verbally assaulted. In a statement, the legislature expressed its rejection of these acts.
“In the face of the acts of violence, we reject the aggression suffered by the congressmen Patricia Chirinos Venegas and Luis Ángel Aragón Carreño, who were victims of physical violence, insults and offensive remarks,” the statement opened.
Along the same lines, he said that all acts of violence should not be normalized and that tolerance should prevail above all else. He also urged citizens to promote a culture of peace, respect for human rights and that this should be free from any type of discrimination.
“We demand that the competent authorities act in accordance with the current regulations to punish the aggressors, and that such reprehensible conduct does not occur again,” he concluded.
Patricia Chirinos: What did the congresswoman say after being expelled from a bar in Barranco?
After having suffered this altercation, Congresswoman Patricia Chirinos spoke out about this incident through X. In her message, the parliamentarian rejected the violence she received in this bar in Barranco and criticized the lack of tolerance that exists among citizens.
“In my political life I have faced everything, and what happened yesterday in Barranco is just one more anecdote: a small group of misfits verbally attacked me and even threw a glass at me. Violence should have no place in our democracy. These incidents only strengthen my commitment to continue moving forward,” he posted.
La Noche de Barranco speaks out after Patricia Chirinos was expelled amid insults and protests
The bar The Night of Barranco issued a statement on social media about the incident that occurred on Sunday, August 4. In the event, congressmen Patricia Chirinos and Luis Aragón They were expelled by some attendees who rejected their presence.
In the post, the bar reported that it has collaborated with the security camera images requested by the Municipality of Barranco and the Public Prosecutor’s Office.
Press release: The Night of Barranco
“On Sunday, August 4, at approximately 2:35 a.m., some customers, upon noticing the presence of Congressmen Patricia Chirinos and Luis Aragón at a table, began to raise their voices, shouting at them, demanding that they leave,” reads the beginning of the statement. According to the establishment, the security and table service staff acted quickly by forming a security cordon around the congressmen to protect them. “A customer threw a glass, which fortunately did not cause any damage,” they added. Finally, they reported that the congressmen decided to leave the place under the protection of their staff.
Ministry of Justice issues ruling on expulsion of Patricia Chirinos and Luis Aragón.
The Ministry of Justice followed in the footsteps of Congress and through its networks it spoke out about the incident involving Congresswoman Patricia Chirinos and Luis Aragón at a bar in the aforementioned district. Along these lines, the Justice portfolio called for freedom of thought and opinion.
“In relation to the incident that occurred on August 4 of this year in the district of Barranco, regarding the presence of Congressmen Patricia Chirinos Venegas and Luis Aragón Carreño in a public establishment, the MINJUSDH expresses the following: We urge citizens to govern their behavior under the rules of freedom of thought and opinion, and the principles of pluralism, tolerance and peaceful coexistence,” it published.
