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Luis Pacheco, former president of the 48 cantons, gave his statements after the hearing where he was notified the reasons for his arrest this April 23.
Luis Pacheco, former president of the 48 cantons of Totonicapán, gave his statements after leaving a hearing where he was notified of the crimes accused of him. (Free Press Photo: Byron Baiza)
Luis Pacheco, current Vice Minister of Sustainable Development of the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) and former president of the 48 cantons of Totonicapángave his statements this April 23, After being captured and sent to an audience where he was notified the reasons for his arrest.
After leaving the audience, Pacheco said that his capture It is a “political persecution” And he said that When he was president of the 48 cantons, “He acted for a collective decision”.
“I’m not a criminal, I’m not a terrorist. On my part, I am calm and aware that I did not commit any crime of which I am accused”Pacheco said.
He also assured that there is sufficient documentation that shows that, when Blocks were carried out in 2023, “no criminal actions were performed.”
According to the Public Ministry, Pacheco is accused of the crimes of Illicit Association, Instigation to commit crimes, terrorism, obstacle to criminal action and obstruction of justice.
The court on duty has scheduled the first statement hearing By 7:00 p.m. tomorrow, April 24, and 7:00 pm on Friday 25.
Both Luis Pacheco and Héctor Chaclán They will remain in jail of Torre de Courts.