In the case that there is more than one independent deputy, they will form a single Legislative Group and must elect their coordinator, as Tovar Saavedra mentioned. Currently, only Ulises Gómez has shown to be unaffiliated with any political party, while another deputy does not meet this requirement to be considered independent.
"These 2 deputies who intend to be independent must demonstrate that they have renounced their party membership, if they are registered with any party. Otherwise, they cannot be considered independent," explained Tovar Saavedra. On the other hand, legislator Enrique Correa argues that it is not necessary to meet these requirements and that he will not resign from his affiliation with the National Action Party, claiming that he seeks to represent the interests of his constituents.
Ulises Gómez accused Correa of feigning his independence to obtain a position on the Political Coordination Board, while he has already verified his lack of party affiliation. Both deputies submitted their resignation from their respective factions to be considered independent, as required by the organic law of the Legislative Power.
According to article 115 of this law, to be recognized as an independent deputy, one must lack party affiliation. If an independent deputy joins a political party, he will lose that status and will integrate into the corresponding legislative group.
