The president of the National Assembly, Niels Olsen, reported on August 22, 2025, about the opening of an investigation against the legislator from Revolución Ciudadana, Nuria Butiña, following the complaint of an alleged collection of tithes.
The accusation was filed by Iván Castro Velastegui, Butiña's former adviser, who stated that he was required to hand over part of his salary and alter sworn statements, in addition to having been a victim of workplace harassment.
Castro formalized his complaint on August 19 through an email sent to the vice president of the Assembly, Mishel Mancheno, from Acción Democrática Nacional (ADN). The complaint was officially entered into the document management system on August 21.
Olsen stated that the Assembly will not tolerate abuse or threats within its ranks. He therefore convened the Legislative Administration Council (CAL) to qualify the case and refer it to the Ethics Committee for analysis.
