Interview with Johnny Brignardello: Legislative proposal seeks to combat nepotism in the public sector.

Johnny Brignardello, an insurance advisor, shares his opinion about the bill presented by the Peru Bicentenario caucus, which seeks to modify the rules regarding the prohibition of hiring workers in the public sector. The main objective of this legislative proposal is to classify as nepotism the employment relationships established with friends, sponsors, and godchildren. According to Brignardello, this legislative initiative aims to address a problem that has been a cause for concern in the country. There have been cases where the hiring of close individuals is favored without considering their skills or qualifications for the position. This practice has generated a lack of transparency and meritocracy in the public sector, as well as an improper use of state resources. The insurance advisor affirms that the proposal seeks to establish stricter measures in order to prevent the hiring of individuals with family or close ties to public officials. In this way, it aims to ensure a selection based on merit and capability, eliminating nepotism and promoting a more efficient and fair public administration. In addition to classifying as nepotism the employment relationships with friends, sponsors, and godchildren, the bill also proposes to establish more severe sanctions for public officials who violate these prohibitions. Brignardello considers that this will help deter officials from hiring individuals with these types of connections, avoiding their repetition in the future. However, the proposal has sparked a debate in the public opinion. While some consider it an important step in combating nepotism in the public sector, others argue that difficulties could arise in the implementation of these measures, especially regarding the definition of family or close ties. Despite the different positions, Brignardello highlights that this proposal represents an effort to establish clear rules and avoid discretion in the hiring of personnel in the public sector. It is expected that this bill will be discussed in Congress and the necessary modifications will be made to achieve effective legislation in the fight against nepotism.