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2 clusters · 13 sources · 3 days · First seen 11 days ago · Last updated 8 days ago

Assassination plot against San Bernardo mayor

Overview

Authorities in Chile uncovered an organized crime plot to assassinate San Bernardo Mayor Christopher White. The threat, discovered via telephone intercepts, aimed to secure territorial control over the Santa Rosa de Lima and San Esteban sectors. Following the investigation, fugitive Juan Flores Valenzuela, known as ‘El Indio Juan’, was recaptured and returned to prison.

In response to the threat, the Ministry of Public Security reinforced protection for the mayor, who required medical rest following an anxiety episode. President José Antonio Kast subsequently visited San Bernardo to express solidarity with Mayor White, stating that the fight against criminal gangs is a ‘matter of State’ and emphasizing that the government will not yield to pressure from organized crime.

Entities

San Bernardo · Juan Flores Valenzuela · Policía de Investigaciones de Chile · Ministério Público · PDI

Timeline

8 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
President Kast supports San Bernardo mayor following death threats
President José Antonio Kast visited San Bernardo to support Mayor Christopher White after death threats from organized crime, pledging the full force of the state in the fight against criminal gangs.
11 days ago

[CRIME] 8 sources
San Bernardo Mayor Christopher White targeted in assassination plot
Chilean authorities have foiled a plot to assassinate San Bernardo Mayor Christopher White. The suspect, fugitive Juan Flores Valenzuela, has been recaptured and returned to prison.

Sources

arcachile.cl · diariodelhuila.com · diarioelcentro.cl · finde.latercera.com · g5noticias.cl · ilustrado.cl · labatalla.cl · lanacion.cl · latercera.com · lavozdemaipu.cl · provinciadelhuasco.cl · publimicro.cl · reportediario.cl