On Friday, February 21, the collapse of the roof of the food court of the Real Plaza de Trujillo Center left a balance of six deaths and more than 80 injured. The tragedy shocked the region of La Libertad, generating a wave of solidarity and duel. However, in the midst of this context, the presence of Richard Acuña and his wife, Brunella Horna, in an exclusive Pimentel Carnival party has unleashed a great controversy on social networks.
The event, held on Saturday, February 22 at the Pimentel casino, was the scene of the coronation of the former director of ‘America today‘As’ Queen of Carnival’. The couple’s images and videos enjoying the celebration generated criticism, as many considered their assistance a lack of sensitivity to the mourning that the Trujillanos are going through.
What did Richard Acuña say about criticism of his trip with Brunella Horna?
Given the wave of questions, Richard Acuña spoke on his arrival in Lima. In statements to ‘Love and fire‘, The former congressman justified that the trip was planned in advance and that they tried to postpone it, but it was not possible.
“We sympathized, we regret, we have traveled with family in anticipation prior to the accident and obviously we know that unfortunately the postponement could not be given (of the event), it was thought, this was requested and could not. Simply, to say that everything that we can do as a family we will always try to do and collaborate, “said the husband of Brunella Horna.
The former partner also defended the management of his father, César Acuñacurrent regional governor of Freedom, pointing out that he would have been present in the response to the tragedy. “My dad is manifesting at all times, from the first moment he knew he communicated with all the authorities. I am not a politician five years ago, but I mention that all support for authority, although it is an issue that covers To the municipality, he as governor is supporting, “said Richard Acuña.
Meanwhile, the Trujillanos continue to demand answers about the causes of the collapse in Real Plaza de Trujillo and the sanction to those responsible.
