Vice President Accuses Senator of Exploiting Police Officers Amidst Force Reform

Vice President Hugo Meza has launched a scathing attack on fellow Colorados, accusing Senator Carlos Núñez Agüero of orchestrating a lucrative scheme that exploits junior police officers. Meza alleges that officers are forced to incur debt with the Cooperativa 8 de Marzo, linked to the senator, in order to obtain firearms, effectively "bleeding" their meager salaries. This revelation casts a dark shadow over the integrity of law enforcement and raises serious questions about the financial dealings within the police force. The Vice President's strong words highlight a deep internal rift within the ruling party and signal a turbulent period for the National Police as it seeks to regain public trust. The accusations against Núñez Agüero are particularly damaging, suggesting a pattern of corruption that Meza believes new Police Commander César Silguero must urgently address. Meza also did not spare Interior Minister Enrique Riera, labeling him a "charlatan," and former Police Commander Carlos Benítez, accusing him of establishing an "industry" for illegal revenue collection before his recent promotion to Deputy Minister of Internal Security. This internal conflict within the government underscores the significant challenges facing the new administration in its efforts to combat corruption and reform key state institutions.

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The Commander who left (Benítez) left without glory and left with the label of being the head of the transfer industry.