Peruvian provincial: governor’s accusation of homosexuality is defamatory

December 05, 2011

Peru’s Dominican provincial has condemned as “defamatory” a statement by César Álvarez Aguilar, the president of the Anchash region, that Dominicans who operate a radio station in Chimbote are homosexuals.

“The transmission of the truth is a cornerstone of our Dominican charism and many times this may not appeal to some, but does not give anyone the right to attack and insult to silence means of communication,” said Father Juan José Salaverry Villarreal, the Dominican provincial.

“We know the religious life of the members who form our community in Chimbote, the current director of Radio Santo Domingo, and those who occupied that position in past years. Therefore, the defamatory statement about the moral life of our brothers is unacceptable to us.”

The provincial also defended the local bishop, whom Álvarez Aguilar accused of corruption.

 

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Further information:

• The Dominicans defend Radio Santo Domingo from the calumny "that stains the honor of the Church and the Order of Preachers" (Fides)
• César Álvarez: “Curas de RSD son homosexuales y conviven con periodistas” (Diario Correo)