Desecrators of the statue of the Virgin in Porto-Vecchio prevented from leaving the island and refused by a hotel
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- Individuals who desecrated the statue of the Virgin Mary in Porto-Vecchio were prevented from leaving Corsica and refused by the Campo dell'Oro hotel, which claims not to have knowingly agreed to accommodate these people.
- Furthermore, General Benoît Puga, former grand chancellor of the Legion of Honor, targeted by an investigation for corruption since 2024, reacted after his release from police custody through his lawyer.
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Why It Matters
The statue of the Virgin Mary in Porto-Vecchio was desecrated, angering the inhabitants of Corsica. Furthermore, an investigation for corruption and illegal taking of interest has targeted Benoît Puga, former grand chancellor of the Legion of Honor, since 2024.
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Prevented from leaving the island, refused access to a hotel… Desecrators of the statue of the Virgin Mary of Porto-Vecchio face the anger of the Corsicans
“The Campo dell’Oro hotel has at no time knowingly agreed to accommodate these people, the remains of humanity,” the hotel communicated.
“We cannot buy the Legion of Honor”: released from police custody, General Puga responds through his lawyer
INTERVIEW - The former grand chancellor of the Legion of Honor, Benoît Puga, has been the target of an investigation since 2024 for corruption and illegal taking of interest. For the first time, his lawyer Christophe Ayela comes out of silence with Le Figaro.
What to Watch
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The investigation into Benoît Puga could lead to an indictment.
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What sanctions will be applied to those desecrating the statue?
- Will the investigation into Benoît Puga lead to legal proceedings?
- Will the Campo dell’Oro Hotel file a complaint against those refused entry?



