José Luis Alonso understands that “there is no reason” to resign for having supported Lacalle Pou’s decision.
From Town meeting (CA) called for the resignation of their party director in ancap, Jose Luis Alonsoafter he endorsed the president’s decision Luis Lacalle Pou to request the resignation of the ex-minister of Housing and Territorial Planning (MVOT), Irene Moreira. Alonso understands that “there is no reason” to step aside from his position.
The lobbyist deputy Alvaro Perrone had asked for Alonso’s resignation, and stated that if he did not do so, I would denounce it before the Electoral Court. Alonso stated that the deputy’s comments generated “Big surprise“.
As he assured Radio Carve Perrone’s anger with Alonso resides in the fact that he understands that, although “he is completely free to give his opinion, but on a strictly political issue, he, as director of an entity, can’t talk about politics“, and in that”the constitution is clear“.
The Ancap chief insisted that he will not leave his position, but assured that the remuneration that corresponds to him will be donated to the Pérez Scremini Foundation “to avoid interpretations that he remains in office for an economic purpose“.
Alonso said at a press conference that he has not received a communication from the CA leader, Senator Guido Manini Riosfor him to leave office, but he is aware of his party’s intentions through what has transpired in the media.
The director of Ancap said that “like every good republican supports unconditionally” to Lacalle Pou, since, from his point of view “hasn’t made any mistakes” in the request for Moreira’s resignation.
“I do not concede, I do not shut up, nor do I leave”
In a statement to the press, Alonso took aim at detractors within his party, saying: “I do not concede, I do not shut up, I’m not leaving“and assured that it will continue”of his own free will in office“.
Asked about whether he will distance himself from CA, Alonso limited himself to saying that he cannot talk about political issues, but that it is “evident” that he still belongs to that force, since he is on the board of directors of the state company representing CA .
Source: Ambito
