Seremi de Los Lagos was involved in drug trafficking

this Seremi Paula Catalán (PC), of the State Assets Unit of the Los Lagos Region, appears on a list of defense lawyers prepared by the Comptroller General of the Republic for cases related to the law punishing possession and trafficking of drugs.

according to LankiweThe statement said the Catalan would be involved in four drug cases in 2023 and one in March 2024, about a month after taking office, despite a law prohibiting public officials from taking part in such cases. once Upon a time.

Seremi will assure the media Double the space What “I don’t have an outstanding drug case” and if I did, “I wouldn’t have taken the position”Furthermore, she ruled out involvement in the cases and said she was involved in two causes but she later dropped her sponsorship of both.

In this regard, Senator Fidel Espinosa (PS) Point out “Our government has nominated people to positions so important for the development of our region who are not only in the field of professional defense, not only against drug traffickers, but also weapon bearers.”

“We must not forget that drug trafficking and the illegal carrying of weapons are two of the most serious problems facing contemporary societies. Both phenomena; drug trafficking and the illegal carrying of weapons are interconnected and fuel a cycle of violence, corruption and social disintegration,” he added.

At the same time, he questioned: “Does the Chilean government recognize this situation? Here we are talking about defending drug traffickers who carry not only drugs but also weapons. Will they remain silent? Carolina Tohá, is this nomination a fight against organized crime?”

“President Gabriel Borik. Crime is at its peak. Wholesale crime. Drug trafficking is very high. Do you know that in the region that I represent, Seremi people defend drug dealers? Is this sustainable? This will not last a day in any serious government,” he pointed out.

at the same time, Senator Carlos Kusher (RN) Insist “These things must be verified before the appointment. “It is her actions, not her father’s, as in the case of Isabel Amor.”

For his part, Daniel Lilayo (UDI) Deputy He asserted that “this government is once again embroiled in scandal… It is unacceptable that the government cannot check the background of people holding such relevant positions at the district level.”

“For the sake of the confidence that residents of the Los Lagos region have in the authorities, I hope that the government will demand the resignation of this man who has represented five times persons linked to drug possession and trafficking, as noted in a report by the Comptroller General,” he added.

at last, Deputy Fernando Box (UDI) He stated that “the inconsistency and lack of consequence of this administration continues to amaze me. (…) Lawyers are free to choose whom to defend, but the government cannot allow an authority to decide to defend drug traffickers who today are miring the country and the region in crime.”