Can PM Briceño Afford Time Off During a Major Political Scandal?

Can a prime minister take a vacation while a government controversy is unfolding? That’s the question some critics are asking as Prime Minister John Briceño begins a period of personal leave while the Office of the Auditor General investigates matters involving the Ministry of Defense. Briceño says the criticism is misplaced, noting that his trip will also involve official duties.

 

Prime Minister John Briceño 

“I go on personal leave and then after a few days I go to Washington to work to meet with the assistant secretary of State Landau to be able to talk about issues affecting us, including the Cuban brigade.”

 

Paul Lopez

“And who holds over for you?”

 

Prime Minister John Briceño 

“The Deputy Prime Minister.”

 

As you heard, Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde will be holding over.

 

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