Ex-minister Duco's return to government generates cross-cutting criticism and La Moneda defends her reincorporation

La TerceraIndependent🔒Conservative9 hr. ago

The president of the Republican Party, Senator Arturo Squella, defended the return of former Sports Minister Natalia Duco to the government as an advisor. He stated that her departure was a 'tremendous error' and emphasized her experience in managing resources and overseeing misuse of funds. Duco had previously resigned after being caught misusing a government vehicle for private activities and after a video contradicted her account to auditors. She has now returned to the administration under the Second Floor, led by Alejandro Irarrázaval, where she will advise on sports matters. Squella noted that President Kast had expressed a desire to work with her from the beginning and did not find her return surprising.

Bias read (Conservative): The article presents the views of Arturo Squella, a member of the Republican Party, who defends the return of Natalia Duco to the government despite her previous misconduct. The framing emphasizes Squella’s support for Duco’s reintegration, highlighting her administrative skills and downplaying the丑

La TerceraIndependent🔒Center10 hr. ago

The return of former Sports Minister Natalia Duco to the government has sparked widespread criticism across the political spectrum. Duco was removed from her position less than a month ago after new evidence emerged regarding the misuse of a government vehicle at a private event on April 23rd. Despite this, she has been reappointed as an advisor to the President’s inner circle, tasked with overseeing matters related to the Special Olympics to be held in Chile next year. Opposition figures from both the left and right have condemned the decision, arguing that it rewards misconduct and undermines integrity. Critics argue that the government appears to be engaging in 'musical chairs' politics, ignoring ongoing investigations into Duco’s actions. Some question whether the president would have made the same choice if he had been the one involved.

Bias read (Center): The article presents multiple perspectives from across the political spectrum, including criticism from the opposition and some members of the ruling party. It does not favor one side over another but rather reports on the controversy and reactions from various political groups. The framing remains,