The debate over night raids intensified in Uruguay when Carolina Cosse, vice-presidential candidate for the Frente Amplio (FA), said that her party could choose not to implement them, even if they were approved. Her statements were responded to by Yamandú Orsihis running mate, who stressed the importance of abiding by the laws and the Constitution.
“There are no two interpretations,” Orsi said. at a press conference, stressing that any legal provision that is approved must be implemented in accordance with current regulations. These statements escalated amid criticism from the official candidate Álvaro Delgado, who described Cosse’s position as “undemocratic.”
Cosse, He later took to social media to clarify his comments. He insisted that the Executive power has a duty to comply with current regulations, stressing that appropriate regulations must first be generated before any implementation. Orsi supported this clarification, stressing the need to establish guarantees for all.
Internal debates and the plebiscite on the horizon
Orsi’s statements and Cosse’s subsequent clarification focused on concerns about the correct application of the raids. Meanwhile, the former mayor of Canelones said that, if the plebiscite proposal obtains sufficient support in the next elections, this measure should be applied when necessary.
The plebiscite plays a crucial role in the upcoming October election, requiring approval by more than half of the votes for nighttime raids to be effective. This issue ties in with another significant proposal from the PIT-CNT for the reform of the social security system, both issues destined to capture public attention.
While the Broad Front While debating internally how to handle the situation, the parties in the governing coalition have unified their positions in support of the night raids. This Wednesday, leaders of parties such as the National Party and Open Council signed a joint declaration supporting the necessary constitutional amendment.
Supporting raids: a public safety stance
The president of the National Party, Macarena Rubiocriticized the Frente Amplio’s stance on night raids, describing it as a contradiction to its demands for greater public security. Rubio said that raids are a vital tool for the Police and the Prosecutor’s Office, and that denying this power would harm public safety.
Leaders of the parties of the ruling coalition They pledged to raise public awareness of the issue and engage in debate with those opposed to the measure. Their statement highlighted night raids as an important support in the fight against crime, including drug trafficking, also highlighting the continuity of the inviolability of the home as provided during the day.
Rubio also mentioned that, in order to carry out these raids, a court order and the presence of the competent judge are required, in order to guarantee the rights of citizens. In response to criticism about police training, he stated that the police are in continuous training, and that the reservations expressed by the unions do not represent the force as a whole.
