Rafael López Aliaga’s defense attacks journalists as Luis Castaneda pays tribute to Lozio: “He tried to take his weapon”

Inauguration of statue in memory of deceased Former Mayor of Lima Luis Castaneda Loseo, this Friday, June 21, was overshadowed by a series of incidents involving security and peace personnel of current Mayor Rafael López Aliaga; Even members of the press were reduced to avoid rapprochement with the leader Popular update.

The incident took place inside this afternoon Alameda de las Malvinas Park, On Argentina Avenue and very close to Plaza Ramon Castilla, where López Aliaga arrived with a delegation and unveiled a life-size statue of the perished. Leader of National Unity. However, when a section of the neighbors started protesting the tribute, the social security personnel showed their true colours.

As revealed by Canal N images, reporter Marco Calderon was attacked by Serenasco and members of the National Police while he was only doing his job when he tried to ask some questions to the mayor. It should be noted that according to the journalist, López Aliaga did not indicate that he would not be giving statements to the media anytime soon.

As if that was not enough, the same reporter gestured that one of the security agents was trying to draw his service weapon in an attempt to confront the reporters. Despite these incidents, Lima’s mayor left the scene without apologizing or issuing statements.

As recalled, the Municipality of Lima A posthumous tribute was organized for former mayor Luis Castañeda Lossio. The event, which generated considerable debate among citizens, took place in the Alameda de las Malvinas Park from 1:00 p.m.

The statue was unveiled at the ceremony Castaneda Loseo, who served as mayor for three different terms. This action was promoted by the current mayor, Rafael López Aliaga, who has expressed his admiration for the former president of National Unity on several occasions and mentioned it as one of his references in municipal administration.

However, the call for the event has caused mixed reactions among Lima’s residents and citizens. Various sectors have expressed their displeasure Social websitesCastaneda argues that this type of tribute could highlight the corruption cases Lozio was involved in during his tenure.

It should be remembered that the late former mayor of Lima was involved in the corruption scandal known as Lava Zato. He was put on trial for allegedly accepting bribes from Brazilian construction companies Odebrecht and OAS. These bribes were related to the delivery of projects such as the Yellow Line (Vía Parque Rímac) and Line 1 of the Lima Metro. The investigations extended to money laundering and conspiracy charges.

Current Mayor Rafael López Aliaga supported it Castaneda’s legacy and emphasized the importance of its recognition. “No matter how much they insult or slander him, I know Lucho. He told me before he died: ‘I have bone cancer. So these unfortunate people put him in prison,'” López Aliaga commented at the end of last year. In addition, he called Castaneda “the best mayor of Lima. He explained.

On advertised lines Lopez Aliaga Included is the issuance of an ordinance renaming the Cultural Park the Oscar Luis Castaneda Locio Park. The Project for the Restoration of the Historic Center of Lima (PROLIMA) was instructed to design and construct a monument in honor of the former mayor; However, that provision was repealed.

The Municipality of LimaAt the helm RAFAEL LOPEZ ALIACissued a statement after being notified that security personnel from Mayor He attacked journalists. According to the report, reporters were briefed that the mayor would not make a statement at the ceremony. “Despite this, as pointed out by the same journalist Canal N“He insisted on pushing against authority,” they said.

According to the news, the Mayor Lopez Aliaga He had to leave to attend the inauguration ceremony. They told reporters.

“The mayor conducts three conferences a week where he answers all questions from journalists. “Mayor values ​​freedom of expression and serious journalistic work,” they noted in point 3.