:quality(75)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/elcomercio/RHOXZHUVEZGUVKOTL6EIWMXFPI.jpg "Peter Castillo | His attorney Benji Espinoza says it has not yet been determined whether the president will go to Congress on the day his vacancy is discussed RMMN | POLITICS")
Benji Espinoza, attorney for the president Peter Castillohe stated that it has not yet been defined whether the head of state will participate in the session of the Congress of the Republic on Wednesday 7 December, where the third vacancy request filed against him will be discussed.
In statements to journalists, he indicated that various alternatives are being analyzed, such as that Jose Palomino Manchegoanother lawyer for the president, is only exercising defense to refute the charges presented in the new motion.
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“It hasn’t been defined yet. Different alternatives are analyzed and seen. One of these is that you participate, another is that Dr. Palomino Manchego defends himself and can refute the accusations that support this alleged but – for us absolutely unfounded – permanent moral incapacity”he expressed.
Espinoza also said the vacancy motion was returned to Congress last Friday at “for the protection of the full and effective exercise of the right of defence”.
“If they point out that there is some belief or evidence that supports the charge of permanent moral incapacity, then the defendant has the right to know all the evidence in support of the case”, manifested.
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“It’s like saying to you: I accuse you of a crime, a crime, an infraction, I tell you that this is the proof, but I hide the proof from you. I have the right to know the evidence and I have the right to dispute this.”He added.
In this sense, the president’s lawyer She claimed the requested items were not delivered and that if this detail is corrected, there won’t be “no problem”.
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“This is not a question of delaying anything, but of respecting due process and avoiding subsequent cancellations. Here’s what it is”sentenced Benji Espinoza in front of the Government Palace.
As mentioned, the debate and the final vote on the third vacant motion against Peter Castillo it will be there next Wednesday 7 December from 3.00 pm. The president can exercise his defense personally or through a lawyer for one hour.
