The representative of the Public Ministry clarified that the provision to release the apprehended, it does not imply the cessation of investigations to determine their possible criminal responsibility in the case.
“Provided that the act is peaceful, without weapons and for lawful purposes, and that the rights of third parties and the public order established by law are respected. In this case, the right to free movement of the other people who circulated through the Friendship Bridge should have been respected,” said prosecutor Candia.
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Similarly, The fiscal representative affirmed that she has preliminary information that these people were intermittently blocking one of the roads of the bridge, but on the Brazilian side. This could imply a lack of action in Paraguayan territory, so reports must be requested from Customs and the Paraguayan Navy stationed in the primary zone to corroborate this circumstance.
Considering the exposed elements, The prosecutor considered it appropriate to order the release of those apprehended and continue the investigation to determine if any relevant criminal conduct was committed in the place.
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In relation to the claim of the ex-workerss, the binational entity reiterated this Tuesday that the law sanctioned by the National Congress in August of last year was vetoed by the Executive Power on October 5 of the same year.
The decision of the Executive Power was given after an exhaustive legal analysis and the legal advisers of the National Government They described the measure as unconstitutional and that it would have a high cost for the State.
The entrance They order the release of detainees for the blockade of the Friendship Bridge was first published on newspaper TODAY.
