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It was planned that extraordinary sessions would be held at 10 and 12 hours on Thursday, however the absence of deputies prevents work in the hemicycle
The lack of Quorum prevented extraordinary sessions from developing in Congress. (Free Press Photo: Byron Baiza)
By lack of quorum, this May 22 were suspended the two extraordinary sessions that had been scheduled in the Congress of the Republic.
The first was scheduled for 10 am, with the intention of knowing several trades, as well as some law initiatives in First, Second and Third Reading.
In addition, the election of the first secretary of the Board of Directors and the appointment of the representative of the UNE Banking for the Human Rights Commission was contemplated.
The second session, scheduled for 12 hours, would continue the interpellation of the Minister of Health, Joaquín Barnoya.
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During the extraordinary period, the Permanent Commission must convene at least two monthly sessions, as established by law. The lack of deputies in the hemicycle does not prevent them from collecting diets for their participation in the sessions, which amount to Q9 thousand 600 for each of the 160 deputies.
In April, the Congress discussed Q1.5 million in plenary diets, although only two of the seven sessions planned for that month were held.
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