Note: Spanish-language media report that the word Solis used was ‘vagabundos.’
Solis allegedly made the remarks during a July 24th press conference, three days before planned strikes and demonstrations by unionists were to take place.
According to an ANEP representative, the unionists have filed criminal libel and defamation charges against Solis, and are calling on the lawmaker to renounce the legal immunity granted him as a member of the Legislative Assembly.
Solis allegedly made the remarks during a July 24th press conference, three days before planned strikes and demonstrations by unionists were to take place.
ANEP Deputy Secretary General, Walter Quesada said Ottón Solis has no “moral authority” to criticize public employees, since in 1976 he was dismissed as an advisor at the Institute of Municipal Development and Assistance (IFAM) for dereliction of duty.