Chilean president impeached over Pandora Papers revelation

KIFI

Published November 9, 2021 7:10 AM

By EVA VERGARA
Associated Press

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Chilean President Sebastián Piñera has been impeached by the lower house of Chile’s congress, setting up a Senate trial over whether to remove him due to allegations he favored the sale of a family property while in office. The accusation got the bare minimum of votes needed. He’s unlikely to be ousted by the Senate, where the opposition has only 24 of the 29 votes needed to remove a president. The accusation stems from publication of leaked documents revealed that one of Piñera’s sons used offshore companies for sale of a mining project his family co-owned. Piñera’s term ends in March in any case.

Article Topic Follows: AP National

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KIFI Local News 8 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.