In a press conference, broadcast virtually, the official condemned this act, which he described as an act of “terrorism”.
Early this Sunday there was an attack on the facilities of the Naranjal Municipality, and as a result of that, the mayor’s vehicle, Luigi Rivera Gutiérrez, was incinerated. Part of the infrastructure of the council’s headquarters building was also affected by this incident.
In a press conference, broadcast virtually, the official condemned this act, which he described as an act of “terrorism” that should be punished by law. He mentioned that for personal reasons he is out of the country and that this attack was carried out taking advantage of his absence.
The personero attributed the incident to “politicians” related to common crime who feel affected by the work that the Orange Town council has promoted in conjunction with the National Police.
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“These acts are supported by political groups that want to destabilize good (municipal) management in this way. And also to certain communication groups, certain people who want to become possible candidates for mayor. They are threatened by our honest work, in this case they are affected by our good work performance ”, mentioned Rivera.
And he added that for some time he has received personal threats from “politicians who are trying to destabilize.” “It is attributed to them, but this gives me more strength, more desire, more dedication,” said the mayor.
Through a statement, the Municipality said that in videos it is observed that a “criminal” entered the courtyard of the council headquarters and blew up Rivera’s car.
The Fire Brigade intervened in the control of the flames, so there were no people injured or more vehicles affected.
“We have made the respective complaint to the Prosecutor’s Office. The National Police, through its specialized instances, is investigating all the indications to find the material and intellectual responsible, ”it was reported in the statement. (I)
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