The government retained the paychecks of 1,221 officers on 25 February, payday. The officers have not fulfilled their obligation to present their personal financial statements showing their assets and liabilities at the time of accepting their position in government. Law 82-79 obliges high-ranking government officers, judges, mayors and congressmen to declare their wealth. National Treasurer Haivanjoe-NG Cortiñas retained the paychecks requested by Attorney General of the Republic, Dr. Abel Rodríguez del Orbe.
