Judge Marcelo Cortez Candia, of the Public Civil, Commercial Court, of Labor Party and Social Security of Yapacaní, He issued a constraint against the Minister of Public Works, Edgar Montaño Rojas, within the framework of a judicial process initiated by extrabajadores of the extinct Bolivian Airport Service SA (Sabsa).
The disposition instructs the Bolivian police apprehend Montaño and move him to the jail of Buena Vistauntil the payment of Bs 55,189,880 is completed, for the end of outstanding settlements to the extrabajadores who demanded it.
The judicial decision responds to A long legal fight by more than 600 extrabajadores Nationally – 190 of them in Santa Cruz – who for three years demand the fulfillment of their labor rights after the closure of the state company.
The discomfort of the affected sector became visible on January 10, when they made a massive protest in front of the Ministry of Public Works. On that occasion, they denounced that, despite the public promises of Minister Montaño, the disbursement never materialized.
“He told us publicly that, in 15 days, With the judgment of justice, the payment would be made, and even promised to collaborate to expedite the trial. However, all instances have failed in our favor and they continue to appeal, ”lamented one of those affected.
The former employees denounce that Ministry’s actions have been dilatory And that, although they have received partial payments that add up to bs 50,000 in three years, the total debt continues pending. “We feel helpless, despite the fact that justice has supported us in all instances,” they said during the mobilization.
The commanding of urgency It seeks precisely to press the minister to execute the sentence, that orders that social benefits be paid to Sabsa’s former workers.
