Legal disputes arise in Angaco and Punta Arenas

In Angaco, Argentina, legislative leaders have filed criminal complaints against prosecutor Francisco Nicolía and Council Vice President Andrés Olivera. The complaints, filed by Council President Alberto De los Ríos and Secretary Valeria Elizabeth Olivera, allege coercion and abuse of authority. The legal action includes WhatsApp audios and notarized transcripts, which complainants claim demonstrate pressure on Council staff to obtain documents related to a criminal investigation involving Mayor José Castro regarding the alleged irregular use of municipal machinery.

In Chile, journalist Alejandro Avendaño reached a legal conciliation with Governor Jorge Flies regarding a defamation lawsuit. During a hearing in Punta Arenas, Avendaño issued a public apology after admitting he failed to prevent dishonorable comments from interlocutors on his program. While the journalist settled the matter, other defendants, including regional counselor Rodolfo Arecheta and deputy Alejandro Riquelme, declined conciliation. Arecheta characterized the legal action as a political attempt to discredit his oversight of a real estate acquisition for the Servicio Mejor Niñez.