PDP Mayors call for probe into Comptroller’s remarks
- The San Juan Daily Star
- Oct 3
- 2 min read
By THE STAR STAFF
The Puerto Rico Mayors Association unanimously condemned recent comments made by outgoing Puerto Rico Comptroller Yesmín M. Valdivieso Galib, alleging that she was pressured to selectively target mayors of the Popular Democratic Party (PDP).
The mayors are calling for an immediate independent investigation.
In a resolution issued on Wednesday night, the association expressed serious concerns regarding the public comments made by the outgoing Comptroller. She claimed that she faced pressure to compel her office to initiate investigations against PDP municipal executives. The association emphasized that such actions threaten the impartiality of the Government of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico’s oversight functions and cast doubt on the credibility of the public audit system in Puerto Rico.
The resolution includes several key points, starting with a condemnation of the Comptroller’s statements for undermining public confidence in the government’s oversight system. It also demands an immediate and independent investigation involving judges, external auditors, oversight bodies, and other entities free from political influence. Additionally, the association requested that the Comptroller testify under oath about the alleged undue pressure, providing details about the circumstances, key individuals involved, and any supporting documentation for her claims.
The association reaffirmed the mayors’ commitment to transparency and responsible management of public funds, firmly rejecting any political exploitation of the Comptroller’s Office.
Jorge “Georgie” González Otero, president of the Mayors Association, emphasized that the resolution will be sent to the Governor of Puerto Rico, the Legislative Assembly (both the House and Senate), the Judicial Branch, the Office of Government Ethics (OGE), and the media to ensure that this issue is addressed in a serious and urgent manner.
“Municipalities cannot be treated as instruments of political persecution. We demand clarification on whether these pressures existed and insist on protecting the integrity of the oversight process for the benefit of the people of Puerto Rico,” stated González Otero.
The resolution was unanimously approved at the Association’s Board of Directors meeting and took effect immediately.
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