Minister promises tough response to La Fragata event

An investigation is still open into the events at the La Fragata restaurant bar, in Obarrio, on Wednesday with the participation of officials from various institutions said  Health, Luis Francisco Sucre on Friday. August 28

“The community should not doubt that in the event that it is proved that there were officials in the place, they will be punished,” the minister warned.

“We will not hesitate to impose the corresponding sanctions,” Sucre stressed, adding that, as has been done with other people, the corresponding sanctions will be applied to officials.

The minister did not specify whether La Fragata will be sanctioned, for being open at curfew. Since last March, restaurants have been prohibited, from serving customers on their premises. They are only allowed to prepare takeout or home delivery food. In June, the Minsa sanctioned Jimmy’s barbecue with a fine of $50,000 for hosting a meeting of the leadership of the PRD the ruling party in the National Assembly.

Sucre indicated that The sanctions would include officials from the Minsa and any other institution if it s  is proven that they participated in a meeting at a restaurant, he warned.