A scandal that shakes the institutions
The Directorate -General for Child and Adolescent Care (DGAIA) in Catalonia is at the center of an alarming controversy, with accusations of systemic corruption and a shocking case of violation of a lower guardian. The severity of these facts threatens to cause irreversible damage to the government of Salvador Illa.
Key actors and political implications
The main actors in this scandal include Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC), Together for Catalonia and the Commons, who, with their collaboration, managed to prevent the situation from becoming public before the present moment.
Reports that reveal irregularities
A recent report from the Audit Office, presented to Parliament, has stated numerous irregularities in the contracting of children’s reception services between 2016 and 2020. This document emphasizes the hiring of 154 centers without proper legal justification and the award of large amounts of money to private foundations, thus contravention of current legislation.
Resistance to transparency
In an amazing turn, ERC, PSC and the Commons rejected a proposal that urged the implementation of the recommendations of the Audit Office, a decision that has generated criticism from Junts and other groups, which consider that this position hinders the necessary responsibility and transparency in the management of the DGAIA.
An alarming case of violence
The case of violation of a minor for a network of pederats is only the tip of the iceberg of a larger problem of sexual abuse of minors guarded, a topic that has been systematically hidden by the Department and the Generalitat.
DGAIA’s degradation over the years
The political parties involved in the management of the DGAIA have been responsible for their degradation over the last decade, with a succession of positions that have passed through the department without improving the situation. The names of the managers include key figures such as Neus Munté, Dolors Bassa and Chakir el Homrani.
Political responsibility at play
During a parliamentary debate, Salvador Illa pointed together as the main head of the current situation, leaving ERC in the background, despite his direct involvement in the management of the department. This dynamic illustrates the complexity and partisan policy that surrounds the situation.
The need for a real change
In order to ‘recast’ the DGAIA, political parties seek a quick solution that does not address the fundamental causes of the problem. Prior to any surface change, it is imperative to respond appropriately to the irregularities identified by the Account Syndicate and to clarify the cases of abuse that have been forgotten for years.
Demands for transparency and account performance
The requirement of an exhaustive report on abuse and the management of the DGAIA is more urgent than ever. Without a thorough review that identifies and addresses the excesses of the past, any attempt to recast will be only a smoke curtain that will not solve the critical situation.
Path to the restoration of credibility
To restore public confidence, it is essential for Salvador Illa to commission the Audit Office a detailed review of finances and abuse cases. Only in this way can we begin to regain the lost credibility among the citizens.