The spokesman of Union, Progress and Democracy (UPyD) in Cartagena, Sergio Martinez, has called for the "immediate resignation" of Pilar Barreiro, after the car he issued the High Court of the State points out that the mayor of Cartagena and Congresswoman be investigated for an alleged crime of trespass, for their participation in the reclassification of the land of Novo Carthago.
In this context, Martinez said that "healthier for the political institutions of the city is that Pilar Barreiro longer mayor".
So has demanded the Popular Party to take measures "urgently" and debug political responsibilities necessary to end corruption in Cartagena, and in all institutions.
"If you underestimate or despise these grave circumstances, only will help to increase the crisis of confidence in the institutions that is ravaging the confidence of citizens in the system itself"
Also, the local spokesman has indicated that it is "vital" that political positions such as senior representatives and spokespersons of citizens, den "ethical example for their actions," and the best for the town is that the duration of the trial, " Barreiro no longer in front of the Consistory. "
Thus, as explained Sergio Martinez, "from Union Progreso y Democracia consider that the fight against political corruption should include penalties provided, but excluding those institutions charged in court in corruption trials".
Finally, Martinez recalled that UPyD in its Constitution expressly prohibits the defendants are part of nominations and has said that his party proposals submitted during this term to prevent and combat corruption and promote democratic, such as the abolition feedback the gauging, review the criteria for pardons, end the illegal financing of political parties, as well as so-called "revolving doors".
Source: UPyD Cartagena