Mario Desbordes

Santiago Council Files Legal Action Against Irací Hassler for Abandonment of Duties and Tax Fraud in Sierra Bella Case

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Santiago’s municipal councilors have initiated legal proceedings against former Mayor Irací Hassler at the Regional Electoral Court (TER), alleging a “notable abandonment of duties” during her administration. This legal maneuver seeks to hold Hassler accountable for her management of the municipality, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing judicial scrutiny surrounding her tenure. The move … Read more

Santiago 1 Prison Expansion: Contraloría, Desbordes, and Rabat Clash Over Minvu Decree and Public Controversy

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The proposed expansion of the Santiago 1 prison facility, a cornerstone of the Chilean government’s strategy to address systemic overcrowding within the penitentiary system, has hit a significant legal roadblock. The Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic (Contraloría General de la República) has formally declined to “take cognizance” (tomar razón) of a decree … Read more