A controversy was generated on March 31, when Deputy Julio Portillo visited La Unión, Zacapa, to control municipal works. After that, Mayor Edvin Gustavo Galván published on his social networks that he felt threatened and denounced being extortedlike contractors working for the commune.
He added that what happened on March 31, 2025 was an act of abuse of authority by Portillo. But that is nothing compared to all the extortion that we have received, both my person and the companies that work in the union ”, The mayor said, who added that They have not accessed the demands of the congressman.
Galván points to the legislator to allegedly request the 20% commission by projects linked to the Great Crusade for Nutritionand the 10% to access Codede funds.
The series of projects financed with resources from the Departmental Development Council (CODEDE) in The union, Zacapais at the center of a controversy, due to Complaints for alleged illegal charges and at the crossroads between the two officials.
It is at least 15 infrastructure works contracts that, together, add up Q17 million 565 thousand 277. Projects include Rural streets improvementhe Removal or construction of educational centers and the Building of a community center.
All interventions are located in communities of the municipality of La Unión and among the projects stand out:
- Expansion of the Basic Institute of the Taguayní villageby Q2.5 million
- Construction of primary school in the joconal villageby Q2.6 million
- Community Health Center in the Timushan villagefor more than Q1.8 million
- School improvement in the Pacayalito villageby Q895 thousand
- Primary School Expansion of La Laguna Below, for Q1.6 million.
- Improvement Primary School of the village La Jigua, for Q1.5 million.
- Improvement of rural streets in several villages, for Q895 thousand
- Improvement of access to Capucalito and Roblecito, for Q850 thousand.
Party begins expulsion process
Before the intersection of accusations, the Executive Committee of the political party Thorough immediately started the expulsion process of the deputy Julio César Portillo Pazwhom the mayor of La Unión, Zacapa, Edvin Gustavo Galvánaccuses of demand commissions in exchange for projects.
“Given the facts that are of public knowledge, indicated against Deputy Julio César Portillo Paz, the decision was made to initiate the process of his expulsion through the Court of Honor,” said the party Thorough In a statement.
It defends itself
Portillofor his part, he indicated that he presented a complaint against the mayor for the crimes of defamation and abuse of authority.
According to the congressman, what is published by Galván is fakeso he urged the mayor to present the evidence before the Public Ministryinstead of doing it on social networks.
“The complaints are made in the MP and not on Facebook, because to report one you have to have evidence. They take off my prejudice, for that we are”Said the legislator.
As for the expulsion process, Portillo said it was the Executive Committee and Edmond Mulet who signed the application. Defended his right to Prejudice And he said he maintains the presumption of innocence.
“I have not committed any crime. I have rights, as a right to prejudice”he said, and said that There are no evidence against.