Lawmaker chides House speaker for halting vehicle inspection centers probe.

Rep. José “Conny” Varela Fernández By THE STAR STAFF Popular Democratic Party Rep. José “Conny” Varela Fernández on Wednesday criticized House Speaker Carlos “Johnny” Méndez Nuñez for ordering a halt to a legislative investigation into alleged irregularities at island vehicle inspection centers. “This decision does not serve the best interests of the people, nor the House of Representatives’ institutional obligation to oversee the government with independence and rigor,” Varela said. Varela...

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