OPINION: Sanitizing the Assembly

Although the composition of the new National Assembly that will take office on July 1 is not fully defined, there are two aspects to be highlighted. The first is the existence of a small bench made up of independent deputies, which includes new political talents, among which stands out the youngest and most voted deputy of the whole country. This bench should be the standard bearer of institutional sanitation and the one that pushes a reform of the legislative body. At the same time, it must avoid being absorbed by the politicking and clientelism that reigns in the Assembly. These new faces contrast with the second aspect, and that is that the political party that won the Presidency of the Republic would also have an absolute majority in the legislative power. Although this gives governability to the new administration, It will also be necessary for the whole society to watch over it, so that democracy works and the rule of law is maintained. The new government must understand that those who gave their vote did not give him a blank check to do as he pleases. And the Assembly now has the opportunity to overcome its old vices and prevent new dilemmas – LA PRENSA, May 7