Former Minister of the Interior Mariano Gonzalez He signed his letter of resignation in advance before being sworn in before the President of the Republic, Pedro Castillo, on July 4.
As revealed by Epicentro TV, in an act of extreme surprise, the president asked his then-new minister, through one of his collaborators in the Palace, to sign the undated document.
González, believing that it was not going to be a major problem for him and that it was part of a mere procedure, signed the undated letter of resignation and returned it in a single copy to the collaborator of the head of state.
The writing says: “Dear Mr. President: I am pleased to address you to present my resignation from the position of Minister of State in the Interior portfolio, which I assumed with Supreme Resolution No. 181-2022-PCM dated July 4, 2022″.
Next paragraph continues: “I am grateful for the opportunity and confidence that you have given me to be part of the Ministerial Cabinet, which I have assumed with the impetus, loyalty and integrity that this responsibility deserves”.
After a “Cordially”continue signing Mariano Gonzalez as Minister of the Interior. After Castillo’s announcement to terminate González’s appointment, they placed yesterday’s date with a pen: “July 19, 2022″.
In this regard, the former head of the Ministry confirmed this version on ATV Noticias, specifying that the person who asked him to sign the document told him that it was “part of management policy”.
“I want to make it clear about that letter that is being speculated, that letter was signed before being sworn in. The day I was going to be sworn in properly, I signed affidavits on legal requirements. At the time of signing I see the letter and to the person who gives it to me I say, and this? and he tells me that it is part of the management’s policy. Ok, I signed, but without a date”he underlined.
