In an interview with La Tercera, the presidential candidate Carolina Tohárepresentative of the democratic socialism (PS-PD-PR and PL), revealed that it currently has a relationship with the minister of Finance, Mario Marcel.
“For some time we are a couple with Mario Marcel. We have sought to keep this on a private plane. Traditionally, in Chile that limit between the private and the public has always been recognized, and that is something that I value a lot and that has helped take care of this relationship, ”said Tohá.
“This began the first year I was minister. It was giving little by little, very gradually … it was not overnight“He added.” He was my first boss in 90. And in the course of these years we have been friends, we have worked together many times … now we have this relationship that I hope we can continue to take care and solidify, “he said about the relationship.
In that scenario, Tohá clarified that there are no legal or ethical conflicts for their love relationship with Minister Marcel. “From the legal point of view, there is no incompatibility either now or before“The candidate said.
“In addition, the fiscal wallet has no interference in the campaigns. And the second is that it is a minister who has more than recognized credentials for his seriousness, for his commitment throughout his professional life. The fact that we are a couple will not change their decisions as a minister”He stressed.
Besides, He revealed that President Boric was aware of the situation. “I told him myself and Mario also told him. It wasn’t something hidden. Many people knew it.” He clarified.
In addition, he stressed that there were no problems, then: “There is no incompatibility, because among the ministers there is no dependence or hierarchy. There were no conflicting interests, because the ministers have common interests that are to implement the president’s decisions.”
