Vice President Victoria Villarruel suggested that senators donate their salary increase from collective bargaining to a charitable foundation. This proposal was made in the context of an agreement signed with the Ricardo Gutiérrez Children's Hospital Foundation. The Vice President emphasized that the final decision on whether to donate the funds or receive them is up to each senator. She stated that in her official capacity, she has no say in the determination of legislators' salaries or the number of advisors each senator has. This proposal came amid public debate over the income of Senate members and the impact of salary updates linked to collective bargaining agreements for legislative staff.
