Against the debate generated by the complaint of the Prosecutor of the Nation, Delia Espinoza, against 11 congressmen who supported an opinion in the Defense Commission that authorized the simultaneous perception of salary and pension for the pensioners of the Armed forces and of the PNP, the Public Ministry He said that his goal is to investigate a possible conflict of interest, since five of the beneficiary congressmen voted in favor in that occasion.
“The Public Ministry does not pursue or attempt against their rights, only fulfills its constitutional function of investigating possible criminal illicit. Interest strengthens democracy and transparency in the country, “reads the statement.
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In that line, the Prosecutor’s Office argued that, although the Constitutional Court He already ruled on this issue and acknowledged that the right to receive pension and remuneration can be extended to other regimes, such as laws 19990, 20530, 28175 and 30057, this situation requires a rigorous analysis to determine if the events occurred in Congress qualify As crimes.
The congressmen involved gave their approval in the National Defense Commission, internal order, alternative development and fight against drugs to a bill that eliminated the previously established salary limit. This measure directly favors the pensioners of the Armed Forces and the National Police, as well as 5 legislators.
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The fiscal accusation focuses on an alleged crime of incompatible negotiation and improper use of the position, which would have allowed congressmen José Williams Zapata, Jorge Montoya, Roberto Chiabra, José Cueto and Alfredo Azurín to receive, simultaneously, a double salary and a pension while performing their functions in Congress. The Prosecutor’s Office does not question constitutional law, but the irregular procedure in the approval of the norm.
Patricia Juárez responds and faces Prosecutor of the Nation: announces Constitutional complaint against Delia Espinoza
Fujimorista Congressman Patricia Juárez, who occupies the position of First Vice President From the Board of Directors of the Congress, he expressed himself regarding the accusation that the Public Ministry has presented against him. Juarez has been indicated by the entity led by Delia Espinoza for allegedly incuring the crime of incompatible negotiation, along with ten other legislators. According to the Popular Force representative, the complaint attempts against the Constitution and its right to vote. In addition, he informed that he will file a constitutional complaint against the Prosecutor of the Nation.
“I am going to work with my team in a constitutional complaint against the prosecutor of the Nation, because we consider that it is violating the Political Constitution of Peru. We believe that, at least, it should have reviewed article 93 of the Constitution, which establishes the inviolability of Our vote and the prerogatives we have to exercise it in an appropriate and corresponding way, “Juarez said.
