Prosecutor's Office in the northern region will decide whether to open an investigation into a complaint against Cerimedo and possible links to Chilean campaigns

La TerceraIndependent🔒Center3 hr. ago

The National Prosecutor Ángel Valencia confirmed that the Metropolitan Center North Prosecution Office will receive evidence to determine whether to investigate a complaint against Argentine advisor Fernando Cerimedo and his potential ties to Chilean political campaigns. Cerimedo, currently in preventive detention in Bolivia for alleged femicide, has been linked to representatives of the current administration and the use of bots supporting the presidential campaign of José Antonio Kast. Socialist deputy Juan Santana has raised concerns about possible cybercrimes and the involvement of fake accounts in Chilean campaigns. The prosecutor explained that the evidence would be sent to the regional prosecution office to assess if the alleged actions constitute crimes warranting an investigation. Similar investigations were previously conducted regarding bot usage in the campaign of Evelyn Matthei by the Valparaíso Prosecution Office. Opposition members have introduced initiatives, including forming a special investigative commission, while the government has denied any connections with Cerimedo.

Bias read (Center): The article presents the situation objectively, quoting both the prosecutor and political figures from different sides. It does not show clear bias toward either the opposition or the government, providing balanced information about the ongoing legal process and political responses.

La TerceraIndependent🔒Progressive23 hr. ago

Opposition deputies Juan Santana (PS) and Luis Cuello (PC) have submitted documents to Chile’s Office of the Comptroller (Contraloría General de la República), requesting an investigation into potential ties between public officials, social media accounts, and the controversial Argentine advisor Fernando Cerimedo. The request aims to determine if Chilean government officials were involved in managing certain social media accounts and whether this could involve misuse of public funds or administrative violations. The deputies emphasized the need for the Comptroller’s office to assess whether these actions complied with legal obligations regarding transparency and proper use of state resources. They highlighted existing public evidence suggesting possible connections between Cerimedo and government activities, including past criticism of the government’s communication strategy by social media accounts linked to the current administration led by President José Antonio Kast.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the situation as a serious threat to democracy and highlights concerns over potential misconduct involving the current government, which is associated with President José Antonio Kast, a right-wing leader. The tone emphasizes the gravity of the alleged ties between a controversial,