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Implicated Candidate's Family Claims "Political Persecution"
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Implicated Candidate's Family Claims "Political Persecution"

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources In the courts
  • The family of Roberto Cubilla Sanabria, a pre-candidate for councilor in Luque, alleges political persecution by the justice system.
  • They claim pre-trial detention was excessive, citing similar cases receiving less severe measures.
  • Cubilla Sanabria is accused of leading a criminal scheme to launder millions in assets belonging to the late congressman Eulalio Gomes.

The family of Roberto Cubilla Sanabria, a pre-candidate for councilor in Luque representing the ANR-HC party, has issued a statement alleging political persecution and claiming the justice system overstepped its bounds by imposing pre-trial detention. The Cubilla Pereira family expressed indignation over the judicial process, which they deem "confusing and distorted" and marked by "evident political prosecution" with "forced accusations on absolutely inconsistent facts."

evident political prosecution

— Cubilla Pereira familyThe family of the detained pre-candidate described their view of the judicial process.

They specifically question the court's decision to impose pre-trial detention on Sanabria, arguing that in similar cases, individuals receive less severe measures or benefits. The family insists they are not seeking special treatment but demand "objective justice and full respect for the guarantees in the judicial process."

forced accusations on absolutely inconsistent facts

— Cubilla Pereira familyThe family contested the basis of the charges against Roberto Cubilla Sanabria.

Roberto Cubilla Sanabria was detained and indicted as part of the "Copia Fiel 2.0" operation. According to the National Police, Sanabria is suspected of being the ringleader of a criminal organization involved in concealing and "laundering" millions in assets linked to the family of the late congressman Eulalio "Lalo" Gomes. His political team also released a statement urging supporters to remain calm and exercise prudence.

in similar cases other people access benefits or less serious measures

— Cubilla Pereira familyThe family questioned the severity of the pre-trial detention compared to other cases.

The "Copia Fiel 2.0" case involves allegations of illicit enrichment and money laundering. The operation has led to the indictment of several individuals suspected of being part of a network that allegedly acquired and concealed assets derived from illicit activities, particularly those connected to public office.

demand objective justice and full respect for the guarantees in the judicial process

— Cubilla Pereira familyThe family stated their expectations for fair legal treatment.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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