Former Magallanes Health Seremi Fabián Barrientos Formalized on Sexual Assault Allegations
Fabián Barrientos Andrade, the former regional health secretary (seremi) of Magallanes, Chile, was detained at his home in Punta Arenas following an alleged sexual assault. Prosecutors say he supplied the complainant with clonazepam and an unidentified substance, which left her drowsy before the alleged assault. The judge extended his pre‑trial detention by three days and a protection order bars him from contacting the woman.
Barrientos will be formally charged on Tuesday with a sexual‑related crime. After the Ministry of Health learned of the investigation, the government requested his resignation and removed him from office. Interior Minister Claudio Alvarado called the conduct "unacceptable" and praised the swift political response. The case remains under investigation by the Fiscalía, with toxicology tests pending.
Entities: Chile · Claudio Alvarado · Fabián Barrientos Andrade · Magallanes Region · Punta Arenas
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Minister Claudio Alvarado called the alleged conduct unacceptable and praised the swift removal.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A judge extended Barrientos' pre‑trial detention by three days.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Fabián Barrientos Andrade was detained at his home in Punta Arenas. (Detained on suspicion of sexual assault.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] He allegedly gave the complainant clonazepam and an unidentified substance.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The government removed Barrientos from his post after a request for resignation.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Barrientos will be formally charged on Tuesday with a sexual‑related crime.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The complainant reported drowsiness before the alleged assault.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A protection order prevents Barrientos from approaching the complainant.