Nine former Latin American presidents argued for “independence” in the powers of the Paraguayan government this Tuesday.and, the impeachment of an opposition legislator after former President Mario Abdo Benítez (2018-2023) and eight officials of his government were charged with various crimes.
“We call on the authorities and the Paraguayan people to make greater efforts to restore the state's independence and balance of powers, which are the foundations of any democratic state.“, the former presidents, who are part of the Freedom and Democracy Group, revealed in a statement.
The document was signed by former presidents Ivan Duque (Colombia), Felipe Calderon (Mexico), Guillermo Lasso and Osvaldo Hurtado (Ecuador), Jeanine Anez and Jorge Tudo Quiroca (Bolivia), Mauricio Macri (Argentina) and Miguel Angel Rodríguez (Rafael Calderica).
The Venezuelan opposition leader also signed it Juan Guaidó and former governor of Puerto Rico Luis Fortuño.
Prosecutors Aldo Cantero and Giovanni Grisetti on Monday charged Abdo Benitez and eight former officials of his government with crimes such as disclosure of service secrets, false declaration, simulation of a criminal act and criminal association.
The allegation follows a complaint filed in July 2023 by former president Horacio Cortés (2013-2018), who declared himself a victim since 2018 – the year Abdo Benitez assumed power.Harassment“through”People in the exercise of political power“.
On the other hand, National Encounter Party (PEN) legislator Kattya González was stripped of her investiture last February after being accused of “using undue influence” after a proposal by the ruling Colorado party and its liberal allies.
In that sense, what happened to former Latin American presidents Abdo Benítez and González warned.They create alarm signals that cannot be ignored, where the prosecutor's office must increase the transparency of its actions and address suspicions of oppressive and biased guidelines.“.
“Members of the Freedom and Democracy Committee view with concern the current political situation in the sister republic of Paraguay, which shows strong signs of a decline in democratic institutions and the rule of law in that country.“Information added. EFE
