The presidential candidate National Party, Alvaro Delgado, He asked to be “very firm” with what he considered “notorious irregularities”, referring to the new scandal that is shaking the party, linked to the conviction of former mayor of Artigas, Pablo Caram.
Referring to the sentence against Caram and against the deputy Valentina Dos Santos, Both members of the PN, Delgado admitted to being “concerned” and feeling “frustrated” after the judicial action in the case regarding the irregular payment of extra hours in the Intendancy.
At a press conference, Delgado was asked if the sentences could affect his campaign for the general elections and he clarified: “If we had not done anything, they would certainly have. Obviously, the National Party is not directly responsible for the administration.”
He former Secretary of the Presidency He said he learned about the events from the press. “I spoke with Mayor Caram about the administrative investigation, and later I learned from him that he had filed a criminal complaint,” he admitted.
The National Party’s performance after the scandal
In turn, he said that after conversations in the PN, Dos Santos’ resignation from the political space was processed and Rodolfo Caram, as well as the transfer to the ethics commission of the mayor Pablo Caram.
“There is an irregular situation that, as a result of the complaint itself, among others, by the mayor, had criminal overtones, with criminal consequences and the Party acted as it should act,” Delgado said.
And he sentenced: “He did so by enabling and processing the resignation from the National Party, which is no small thing, of the deputy elected by the slogan, of another municipal official.”
More reactions to the scandal
From Town meeting, the senator and candidate Guido Manini Rios He was one of the first members of the coalition to come out and reject the situation. “This is what is happening in Artigas “It is shameful, regrettable and ultimately, this ruling by the Justice system, although it proves guilt, also leaves a bitter taste in society,” he said, considering that “it is unacceptable for Uruguayans that the use of public funds is done with the discretion that is often done,” comparing the episode with the case of Pluma and that of Antel Arena.
In parallel, the candidate of the Independent Party, former Minister of Labor and Social Security, Pablo Mieres, He added: “We want to express our strongest condemnation of the acts of corruption that occurred in the Municipality of Artigas. We hope that the Justice system continues to act as it should, bringing down all responsibilities and sanctions that correspond.”
Source: Ambito
