Bustillo breaks the silence on the Marset case and points to Ache and Jorge Díaz
Two years of political silence
He Marset case It marked one of the most tense episodes in recent Uruguayan politics. Two years after his resignation as chancellor, Francisco Bustillo He decided to speak and offer his version.
Since his departure, the silence had fueled speculation about his role in delivering the passport to the Uruguayan drug trafficker. Sebastian Marset. Now, Bustillo points directly to Carolina Ache and Jorge Diaz, whom he accuses of plotting a political operation.
The interview that revived the scandal
In dialogue with Bad Thoughts (Azul FM), the former chancellor defended his management and accused Díaz – current pro-secretary of the Presidency – of having “dragged Ache with political intentions.”
According to her words, this maneuver would have been rewarded with the appointment of Ache as ambassador to Portugal: “Favor is repaid with favor”.
The role of Carolina Ache and Jorge Díaz
Bustillo maintains that ache He pretended to be unaware of the seriousness of the case while he held the position of vice-chancellor. He states that the areas where Marset's passport was processed were under his responsibility.
Regarding Jorge Diaz, accuses him of having influenced him to record conversations and build a legal and political strategy aimed at harming the then president. Luis Lacalle Pou.
The Marset case and the delivery of the passport
Bustillo reiterated that the Chancellery acted in accordance with the regulations and that the procedure was purely administrative.
According to his version, the key steps in the process took place when he was traveling and Ache served as interim minister. In this context, the procedure and attempt to send the passport in a diplomatic bag to the United Arab Emirates was authorized.
The former chancellor insisted that he was never informed of meetings between Ache and Marset's lawyer, Alejandro Balbi.
The recording of “throw the cell phone away”
One of the most memorable moments of the scandal was the leak of the audio where Bustillo told Ache: “Throw your cell phone away.”.
The former minister clarified that that phrase was a emotional reaction in a private conversation, without literal intention. He alleged that Ache “provoked” him and that recording that dialogue was a “despicable” act.
The recording, according to him, was used out of context to justify a political narrative.
Crossed accusations and internal politics
Bustillo did not spare criticism of the Frente Amplio, which accused him of lying to Parliament during the questioning over the Marset case.
The former minister maintains that the opposition sought to capitalize on the episode to damage the government's image. In his story, The “framework” included internal pressures and legal strategies orchestrated from outside the Ministry.
The institutional background in the Foreign Ministry
The case was not only dealt with in court, but also in an administrative investigation.
Bustillo denounced irregularities in the summary that involves him along with Carlos Mata, former head of Legal Affairs of the Ministry. It states that this process “violates basic principles of Administrative Law” and responds to political motivations rather than verifiable facts.
The reactions and consequences
Bustillo's public return reignites a debate about ethics, loyalty and power within the Uruguayan State.
While Ache remains silent about the statements, the ruling party analyzes the institutional impact.
On social networks, the phrase “Favor is repaid with favor” became a trend, amplifying the reach of his statements.
Bustillo's final message
Bustillo concluded with a phrase full of political irony:
"When the animal has four legs and a tail, it is a cat. The cat's name is Jorge Díaz."
With this he reaffirms his conviction of having been the victim of a coordinated operation.
For you, reader, the Marset case continues to be an open plot that combines politics, justice and media power.
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