the Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD)  and The Parrillada Jimmy’s restaurant have each been slapped with a $50,000 fine said the Ministry of Health (Minsa) on  Friday, June 19, for violating the health regulations during a state of national emergency. due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The director of the Metropolitan Health Region, Israel Cedeño, handled the investigation after these deputies and directors of the ruling party held a meeting in the restaurant, despite the fact that these types of activities are suspended during the quarantine. The news sparked outrage among restaurant and bar owners.

Restaurants cannot serve clients on their premises Only take out service is allowed and customers take what they have bought home.

In the statement issued on Friday, the Ministry said after "receiving the report " by Cedeño,  it decided to issue the respective sanctions for those responsible for the meeting.

No reference is made to the deputies or party officials who participated in the meeting.

"The Ministry emphasizes that there will be no privileges or privileges in the event of non-compliance with the legal provisions emanating from this authority, aimed at mitigating the spread of a silent but deadly virus,"

The Chamber of Commerce also spoke out demanding consequences for the organizers of the meeting.

The PRD issued a statement in which it justified holding a meeting of its caucus in a restaurant but offered apologies for the "outrage and discomfort" that the event has aroused in the population.