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Chile grants parole to ex-police captain who blinded Senator Campillai
The Conditional Release Commission of Talca has unanimously granted parole to Patricio Maturana Ojeda, a former Carabineros captain. Maturana is serving a sentence of 12 years and 183 days for an attack during the 2019 social unrest in Chile that resulted in the permanent loss of sight, taste, and smell for Senator Fabiola Campillai.
The benefit is set to take effect on December 2, 2026, when Maturana reaches the legal minimum requirement for conditional release. The decision follows a favorable psychosocial report from Gendarmería, which assessed his risk of recidivism as “very low” and noted his acceptance of responsibility.
Senator Campillai has expressed strong opposition to the decision, labeling it an “act of impunity.” She argued that Maturana has never cooperated with justice or expressed public remorse for the irreparable damage caused. Campillai stated she intends to pursue all legal and international avenues to challenge the ruling, emphasizing that those responsible for human rights violations should not receive such benefits.
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Audiencia de Almería · Carabineros de Chile · Chile · Claudio Alvarado · Fabiola Campillai · Guardia Civil · Patricio Maturana Ojeda · Roquetas de Mar · Talca · Talca Conditional Release Commission · Torrecera
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] A psychosocial report from Gendarmería assessed the risk of recidivism as ‘very low’. www.atentos.cl
- [● 5 SOURCES] The parole benefit is scheduled to take effect on December 2, 2026. www.vlnradio.cl · www.atentos.cl · www.elperiscopio.cl · lahora.cl · www.riotimesonline.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Vice President Claudio Alvarado stated that the government should not comment on the judicial decision. www.latercera.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Patricio Maturana Ojeda is a former Carabineros captain sentenced to 12 years and 183 days in prison. www.atentos.cl · www.elperiscopio.cl · lahora.cl · www.riotimesonline.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Maturana was convicted for an attack during the 2019 social unrest that caused Senator Fabiola Campillai to lose her sight. www.atentos.cl · www.elperiscopio.cl · lahora.cl · www.riotimesonline.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Senator Fabiola Campillai formally opposed the parole request, citing a lack of remorse and cooperation. www.atentos.cl · www.elperiscopio.cl · lahora.cl · www.riotimesonline.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Talca Conditional Release Commission unanimously approved parole for Patricio Maturana Ojeda. www.vlnradio.cl · www.atentos.cl · www.elperiscopio.cl · lahora.cl · www.riotimesonline.com