On the eve of a new commemoration of the social crisis that hit the country starting on October 18, 2019, it was learned this Friday that former carabinero Patricio Maturana, who was convicted for leaving Senator Fabiola Campillai blind, was granted parole.
After the news broke, Vice President Claudio Alvarado was asked about the matter at La Moneda. This, considering that there are lawmakers who are requesting pardons for uniformed officers convicted within the framework of the social uprising.
"I would not mix the issues. This is a judicial ruling that is granted by a court. I understand it was unanimous among those who make up that court. The court operates in that sphere and it is not up to us to issue any further judgment or opinion," he said.
"As for the matter of pardons, we have said on repeated occasions that it is an exclusive power of the President of the Republic, exercised through the Ministry of Justice," he added.
"The case files are submitted, the information is gathered, and when the President has a conviction on the matter, he will make the decision," Alvarado concluded.
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PoliticsAsked at La Moneda about Patricio Maturana's parole, and amid requests from lawmakers to pardon uniformed officers convicted in connection with the social unrest, Alvarado said: "I would not mix the issues." Photo: Mario Tellez MARIO TELLEZ CommentsOn the eve of a new commemoration of the social crisis that gripped the country since October 18, 2019, it was learned this Friday that former carabinero Patricio Maturana, who was convicted for leaving Senator Fabiola Campillai blind, was granted parole. After the news broke, Vice President Claudio Alvarado was asked about it at La Moneda. This, considering that there are lawmakers requesting pardons for uniformed officers convicted in connection with the social unrest. "I would not mix the issues. This is a judicial ruling granted by a court. I understand it was unanimous among the members of that court. The court operates in that sphere, and it is not for us to issue any further judgment or opinion," he said. "As for the matter of pardons, we have said on repeated occasions: it is an exclusive power of the President of the Republic, exercised through the Ministry of Justice," he added. "The background information is submitted, the information is gathered, and when the President has a conviction on the matter, he will make the decision," Alvarado concluded. More on:GovernmentFabiola CampillaiPatricio Maturana