Deputy Soto calls not to use constitutional accusation as a political weapon

Deputy Raúl Soto (PPD) has called for restraint, urging political parties not to weaponize constitutional accusations. His statement comes in response to a constitutional accusation filed against former Finance Minister Nicolás Grau by the National Libertarian Party and the Republican Party.

“

One can have criticism regarding the economic and fiscal management of the former minister, but it is a very different thing to reach the point of using this oversight tool as a political weapon to delegitimize by accusing malice and constitutional infractions that clearly do not exist.

This move, supported by 10 deputies from parties including National Renewal, the Party of the People, and the Christian Social Party, targets Grau over alleged inconsistencies and significant errors in public debt projections made during the 2026 Budget Law process. Deputy Soto emphasized the need for responsibility, stating, "One can have criticism regarding the economic and fiscal management of the former minister, but it is a very different thing to reach the point of using this oversight tool as a political weapon to delegitimize by accusing malice and constitutional infractions that clearly do not exist."

Soto acknowledged that the accusation might garner votes from the current ruling coalition if it secures majority support from the Party of Democrats (PDG). Meanwhile, Deputy Agustín Romero (Republicans) maintained that "the background information is sufficiently serious to justify the accusation, but we understand that other parliamentarians want to study the substance of the matter before making a final decision."

“

The important thing is that the debate takes place on the facts and responsibilities involved and not on disqualifications or caricatures regarding those who promote or analyze this accusation.

Romero added, "The important thing is that the debate takes place on the facts and responsibilities involved and not on disqualifications or caricatures regarding those who promote or analyze this accusation." The debate highlights the tension between legitimate oversight and the potential for political maneuvering within Chile's legislative system.

“

the background information is sufficiently serious to justify the accusation, but we understand that other parliamentarians want to study the substance of the matter before making a final decision.