The ruling party supported the Minister of the Interior, Luis Alberto Heber, within the framework of a motion of the Wide Front (FA) in the Parliament that requested the resignation of the leader because he considered that he was responsible for the police collaboration that the former senator had. Gustavo Penadés in the multiple cases for sexual crimes that he faces.
The initiative had 13 of 27 votes, so the position of the Multicolor Coalition, although he FA He warned that on Monday he plans to request the interpellation of Heber, who, for his part, clarified that he does not plan to resign despite the shock of the political arc and received the support of the president Luis Lacalle Pou.
The opposition’s proposal came after the arrest of the director of the former Comcar, Carlos Taroco, who would have hindered the investigation against Penades, Therefore, the FA pointed to “the alleged involvement of hierarchs of the Ministry of Interior that are being investigated in Justice” to request the resignation.
The Broad Front Senator Enrique Rubio He argued that with this scenario “a situation is constituted that puts the position of the minister at stake”, considering him as “the political person responsible for the Ministry”, whom he questioned about previous situations and insisted: “He should step aside.”
To its turn, Mario Bergara He maintained that “the prosecutor stated that the state apparatus participated in a maneuver that wanted to cover up those responsibilities,” it is very serious” and noted: “It is essential that the president demand his resignation.”
Heber said he will not resign and Lacalle Pou supported him
By providing your release, Heber He assured: “In no way have I considered leaving office.” Regarding the implication of Taroco He assured that if the suspicions are proven “he will have immediate dismissal” and anticipated that he will be investigated by the portfolio.
“At no time was this minister nor any of his authorities aware that these two officials were collecting information,” said the leader.
Heber even had presidential support. “The resignation requested by the Wide Front “I’m not surprised,” he said. Lacalle Pou, in reference to the fact that it is not the first time that they have requested the minister’s resignation. At the same time, he pointed out that “those who come out asking for resignation are those who were treated at the Police Hospital.”
The president also maintained that “the police, far from covering up, far from looking the other way, carry out an investigation and provide the Justice Department with the data about what happened.
Source: Ambito
