On Friday, August 14, 2026, the Investigation Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice received a formal complaint against Representative to the Chamber Óscar Benavides. The legal action was filed following public backlash over Benavides using his personal social media accounts and personal bank accounts to solicit donations intended for earthquake victims.
The use of personal accounts for humanitarian fundraising raised significant legal and ethical concerns regarding transparency and accountability in the handling of public contributions for disaster relief, prompting the intervention of the nation's highest court.
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