Senior lawmakers demand security chief’s removal after fatal shootings

Two members of the upper chamber from the ruling party have reportedly broken ranks to demand the removal of the nation’s homeland security secretary following fatal shootings that occurred during immigration enforcement operations in a northern industrial region.

The lawmakers, according to sources, join opposition members of the legislature who have called for accountability in the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good during security operations in the regional hub. The incident has reportedly intensified political tensions, with opposition lawmakers threatening to halt government operations by blocking funding for the security apparatus.

Observers note that the dissenting lawmakers have previously criticized the current administration’s policies, continuing a pattern of intraparty tensions that analysts say has complicated the leadership’s agenda.

When pressed on whether the security chief should resign, one senior lawmaker who had previously supported her appointment reportedly stated that the head of state “needs to look at who he has in place” in the role. The lawmaker indicated they would not support the official again and suggested “it probably is time for her to step down.”

The head of state reportedly defended the security secretary on Tuesday, describing her performance as “very good” and indicating she would not be stepping down.

Another prominent legislator offered a more pointed critique, extending criticism to a senior adviser in the executive compound who reportedly characterized one of the deceased individuals as a “domestic terrorist” before a full investigation was completed.

The lawmaker charged that officials were “squandering” the leadership’s ability to implement policy reforms on immigration - an issue that observers note has long been a priority across the political spectrum in the country.

“Those two people told the president, before they even had any incident report whatsoever, that the person who died was a terrorist,” the legislator reportedly said, calling the response “amateur hour at its worst.”

Critics have reportedly questioned the security chief’s decision to publicly label one of the deceased as a domestic terrorist, with one senior lawmaker stating that the official has failed in her “obligation to control these situations that are under her jurisdiction.”

The controversy comes as the nation continues to grapple with tensions over immigration policy, a challenge that analysts say has tested the current administration’s approach to internal security operations. Opposition lawmakers have reportedly threatened to shut down government operations by withholding funding for security agencies, though such tactics would also affect other federal services including emergency management and transportation security.

When asked directly whether the security secretary should be removed, one critic reportedly answered “100%,” though they stopped short of supporting formal removal proceedings through the legislature.

The security department has not yet responded to requests for comment regarding the calls for leadership changes.