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The daughter of Alejandro Gil Fernández publicly defended the presumption of innocence of the former vice prime minister and former minister of Economy, and demanded that the criminal process advance with transparency.
In a message shared on social media, he stated that his cause "is not political" and that his goal is for a public trial to reveal the facts and evidence without speculation, while denouncing personal attacks and defamatory campaigns aimed at him.
The young woman celebrated that, "finally," an official media outlet recognized "what the presumption of innocence truly means and that one cannot speak without grounds,” referring to the program Con Filo.
The official program and spokesperson for the regime, in its most recent broadcast, stated that “we could have also talked about the latest update on the case against the former Vice Prime Minister Alejandro Gil and since there isn't much more information, we could have speculated like the press of the other side,” to emphasize the lack of expanded official data.
In her statement, Gil's daughter rejected the personal disqualification she has received —“someone directly and bluntly told me ‘TRAITOR’”— and emphasized that her stance is based on filial love, justice, and respect for the legal framework.
He emphasized that his request for a public trial is based on the “citizen transparency” and the need for the public to access verifiable information: if certain elements were state secrets, he stated, “it shouldn't even have been mentioned.”
Gil's daughter insisted that invoking human rights, the principle of proportionality, and the compliance with due process is legitimate for any citizen and should not be used as an excuse for "cheap political maneuvering."
He stated that he understands opposing positions, but he questioned the use of insults or slurs to “feel superior” or to vent economic frustrations onto others.
At the same time, she expressed gratitude for the numerous displays of support, empathy, and solidarity, which, she asserted, far outweigh the attacks received and encourage her to continue her demands. "Those who start something are obligated to finish it," she concluded.
With their statement, the family focuses on two key areas: advertising and transparency of the process, and absolute respect for the presumption of innocence until a court makes a ruling.
Meanwhile, the explicit recognition of the principle by a state media outlet, along with the criticism of speculation in the absence of official details, reignites the demand for the upcoming stages of the case to be conducted with sufficient and verifiable information for the public.
The former minister has been in preventive detention for more than a year and a half, accused of espionage, embezzlement, bribery, tax evasion, money laundering, and forgery of public documents, among other offenses.
The Prosecutor's Office submitted the proceedings to the Supreme People's Court on October 31, and according to her sister, the trial will take place before the end of the year.
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