In a strong defense of her father, former Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Alejandro Gil Fernández, his daughter has publicly insisted on his presumption of innocence, urging for a transparent judicial process.
Taking to social media, she emphasized that the case against her father is "not political" and called for a public trial to uncover the facts and evidence without speculative narratives. She condemned the personal attacks and smear campaigns targeted at her.
She expressed relief that, at last, an official media outlet acknowledged the true meaning of presumption of innocence, criticizing unfounded claims, referencing the state-backed program Con Filo.
This program, a known mouthpiece for the regime, recently commented, "We could discuss the latest updates on the proceedings against former Vice Prime Minister Alejandro Gil, but due to lack of information, we could have speculated like other media," highlighting the scarcity of detailed official information.
In her statement, Gil’s daughter rejected derogatory remarks she received — recounting someone bluntly calling her a "TRAITOR" — and stressed her stance is rooted in familial love, justice, and respect for legal principles.
She clarified that her call for a public trial is anchored in "citizen transparency" and the public's right to verified information. If certain details were state secrets, she added, "they wouldn't even be mentioned."
The daughter of Gil argued that invoking human rights, proportionality principles, and the due process is a legitimate expectation for every citizen and should not be dismissed as "cheap politicking."
While she understands opposing viewpoints, she criticized the use of insults to assert superiority or to vent economic frustrations on others.
She also expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support, empathy, and solidarity that, she noted, far outweighed the attacks and encouraged her to continue her advocacy. "Whoever starts something is obliged to finish it," she concluded.
The family's statement highlights two critical aspects: the need for public and transparent proceedings and the unwavering respect for the presumption of innocence until a court decision is reached.
The explicit acknowledgment of this principle by a state media outlet, alongside criticism of speculation in the absence of official details, reignites the call for the forthcoming stages of the case to be handled with ample and verifiable information for the public.
The former minister remains in provisional detention for over a year and a half, accused of charges including espionage, embezzlement, bribery, tax evasion, money laundering, and forgery of public documents, among others.
The prosecution submitted the case to the Supreme People's Court on October 31, and according to his sister, the trial is expected to take place before the end of the year.
Key Questions Regarding Alejandro Gil's Legal Proceedings
What are the charges against Alejandro Gil?
Alejandro Gil is accused of espionage, embezzlement, bribery, tax evasion, money laundering, and forgery of public documents, among other charges.
Why is the presumption of innocence emphasized in Alejandro Gil's case?
His daughter insists on the presumption of innocence to ensure a fair trial and prevent speculative narratives, advocating for a transparent judicial process where facts and evidence are openly presented.
How long has Alejandro Gil been in detention?
Alejandro Gil has been in provisional detention for over a year and a half.