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President Bernardo Arévalo accepts the resignation of Iván Carpio, who served as secretary of the SAAS.
Iván Carpio during an activity at the Ministry of Culture and Sports. (Free Press Photo: Taken from the Ministry of Culture)
Iván Carpio presented his resignation as secretary of the Ministry of Administrative Affairs and Security of the Presidency (SAAS).
The resignation was accepted by President Bernardo Arévalo and became an effect as of Tuesday, April 15.
The reasons for Carpio’s resignation are still unknown.
On March 24, Carpio was questioned by deputies On the celebration of a Baby Shower at the presidential house.
The SAAS was created in 2000 as part of the fulfillment of peace agreements, specifically the strengthening of civil power and the function of the army in a democratic society, according to its website.
One of its main functions is to create and establish mechanisms aimed at protecting the security, integrity and life of the president and vice president of the Republic and their respective families, adds the site. In addition, it provides protection to former presidents and former vice presidents of the country.