Coronavirus in Argentina: "It is absolutely false that there is a plan to release prisoners massively," said Axel Kicillof

04/29/2020 - 17:00

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The Buenosairean Governor, Axel Kicillof, assured this Wednesday that "it is absolutely false that there is a plan by the Government of the province of Buenos Aires to massively release prisoners" in the context of the coronavirus pandemic .

Through a series of tweets, Kicillof stated that "it is totally implausible because purely and simply the Executive Power does not imprison, release or decide on conditional liberties."

It is absolutely false that there is a plan by the Government of the province of Buenos Aires to "massively release prisoners." But also, it is totally implausible because purely and simply the Executive Branch does not imprison, release or decide on conditional liberties.

"The Judiciary has these powers and I fully respect the division of powers. Since I took office, I have not appointed judges, nor have I promoted changes in the Supreme Court, nor have I appointed the Procurator. Both he and the official defenders and prosecutors continue from the previous administration." , wrote.

In this sense, he sentenced: "I ask you for the maximum responsibility with this delicate subject. Let us not add more fears to the population. Like the National Government, our only plan is to continue working to take care of the health and life of all and all "

The one who also referred to this issue was President Alberto Fernández, who denied that his administration is preparing a "massive release" of prisoners.

My opposition to exercising the power of pardon is known. I say this at a time when a media campaign is unleashed accusing the government that I preside of wanting to favor the freedom of those who have been sentenced

In addition, he stated that there is "a media campaign" to install that the Government favors "the freedom of those who have been convicted."

Fernández, who hours earlier endorsed the home prison for common prisoners, stated that he made this clarification "in the face of the malicious campaign that has been unleashed in networks and the media, leading the public to believe that the Government is preparing a massive exit of detained people under criminal proceedings ”.

News in development.