HE National Unity CouncilBringing together unions from various sectors of Colombia, such as Fenalco, Fedegan, Camacol, Federation of Coffee Growers, among others, He referred to messages sent by President Gustavo Petro regarding what he described as “institutional rupture”.
(In context: President Gustavo Petro attacked prosecutor Francisco Barbosa).
The head of state criticized the work of Attorney General Francisco Barbosa Within the scope of investigations carried out regarding donations external code during the presidential campaign: “The Constitution prohibits the DA from investigating the president, and that’s what Barbosa just did.”
The President also said that, according to him, there was “a takeover of the prosecutor’s office by the mafia”. “This institutional collapse has reached maximum despair,” he added.
In addition, President rejects Chancellor Álvaro Leyva’s suspension from office by the Attorney General’s OfficeAmid investigations into the failed passport bid, he said criminal charges would be filed against Ecopetrol’s chairman and other officials such as Ricardo Roa, the former manager of his presidential campaign.
(More: Any challenge to our institutions must be rejected: Name of Peter’s trill).
“The desperate reaction would be not only the dismissal of the Chancellor of the Republic, but also the criminal prosecution of the head of Ecopetrol and the public services inspector on the grounds that he is the head of the Colombian Humana party,” he explained.
About, The Guild Council called on the heads of “all branches of public power” to act “with allegiance to the constitution and laws”fulfilling its obligations and respecting the limits that guarantee the normal functioning of democracy.”
The unions emphasized that the institutions and independence of public power should be strengthened as part of democracy.. In this sense, they reiterated that citizens’ rights must be guaranteed, “especially if they are political leaders and authorities.”
(More: Petro says he did not fire Leyva over Security Council visit).
“Independence and the balance of powers must always be respected as the fundamental basis of institutional stability,” the Union Council said in a statement. said.
Then, They called for “calm, tranquility and common sense” for the “progress of society”.
(See: Judge upholds Day Vásquez’s opportunity principle in Nicolás Petro case).
In addition to the reactions of the economic sector, One of the first people in the political world to respond to President Petro’s accusations was Senate president Iván Name.
“Any statements and complaints regarding the interpretation of judicial or political events recorded in our country are valid and necessary within our democratic system,” he said on his networks.
Name said he was “surprised” by President Petro’s attitude towards the Prosecutor’s Office and Chief Prosecutor’s Office investigations and dismissals: “Any objections to our democratic institutions must be rejected within the framework of the Constitution and the law.”
– Former Dapre Víctor Muñoz said President Petro blamed Duque for the Pan American Games.
– Jorge Iván González’s resignation letter from the government of President Gustavo Petro.
– ‘Attacking family members and exposing their image is typical of the worst type’: Duque to Petro.
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