The future of the seat he left Guillermo Bermejowas sentenced to 15 years in prison for the crime Belonging to a terrorist organizationhas not been determined yet. Although former congressional candidate Zaira Arias is clamoring to occupy this position as a running mate,… Office of the Congressional Attorney GeneralOr recommend not to activate the replacement process.
Vice President of Congress, Fernando RospigliosiI mentioned that Board of Directors He has not yet made a decision on Arias’ request. He also explained that there is a legal report that suggests not proceeding with activating Article 25 of the Constitution Congressional regulationsWhich regulates the temporary replacement of detained or suspended members of Congress.
“They gave me a report from the prosecutor’s office,” Rospigliosi said. “We asked for that document to know, technically and legally, what the situation was, and they indicated that it was proposed not to activate the substitution procedure.”
The parliamentarian explained that this report will be sent to Office of Congressional Counsel To get a second opinion. “After taking the technical and legal opinion on the case, I decided board of directors You will take a position that will serve as a recommendation for board of directors He explained that the general meeting would ultimately adopt the final decision.
In response to a question about how long this process would take, the legislator replied that it does not exist Specific term. “I don’t know. Now we are in acting week (…) Congress is taking its time; there are a series of procedures that must be followed, which this lady said (Zaira Arias“He doesn’t seem to understand,” he said.
On the other hand, zaira arias, Former candidate for Free Peru And accessories for RussetAnd he confirms that Congress Violates your rights Politicians By not calling her to assume the position that she confirms suits her. “They are violating my political rights,” he said. “This is another example that we are not in a democratic country.”
During an interview on RPP channel. Arias He doubted that Legislative It does not comply with its regulations. In accordance with Article 25 of the Executive Regulations CongressIf the representative is detained for more than 120 days, he must be replaced by his deputy extension. However, some lawmakers are proposing to implement an “empty chair” number, which would prevent their merger.
“They’re doing it because it’s me, and because they know that I was a protesting voice and that I was fighting against this congressional dictatorship. The regulations are absolutely clear, there’s nothing to explain,” he said. In addition, he confirmed that the ruling issued against Bermejo is not yet final, because it is under appeal before the Supreme Court. For this reason, he insisted that Congress was “obligated” to allow their incorporation.
Arias, who announced that he would take legal action, said: “National representation today is incomplete. The Constitution stipulates 130 members of Congress, and currently there are only 129. We are not in a democratic state, because in a democracy the laws are respected.” He stressed that “they are not the owners of the seats. According to the constitution, power emanates from the people. These seats belong to the people.”
Political conflict arose after the conviction Guillermo Bermejoa member of Congress elected in 2021 by Free PeruHe was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the crime of belonging to a terrorist organization. According to the ruling, between 2008 and 2009, Russet He maintained his relations with the leaders of the remnants Bright path in VRAEM, Where he would participate in doctrinal indoctrination meetings.
The court considered these acts “fully proven” by testimonies, photos and videos. In addition, the lawmaker ordered him to pay civil compensation in the amount of 100,000 soles and barred him from holding public office for two years after serving his sentence.
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