US EditionChile ex-President Sebastian Pinera dies in helicopter crash, local media says
- Former Chilean president Sebastian Pinera died in a helicopter crash in southern Chile, confirmed by two government officials and a former adviser.
- Pinera was piloting the helicopter when it crashed into Lake Ranco, resulting in his death due to asphyxiation from submersion. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
- President Gabriel Boric announced that Pinera would receive a state funeral, and three days of national mourning have been declared in honor of his democratic values.
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Former Chilean President Sebastián Piñera Dies in Helicopter Crash
In more news from Chile, former President Sebastián Piñera died Tuesday in a helicopter crash. He first served from 2010 to 2014 and again from 2018 to 2022. Massive protests broke out against Piñera’s government in 2019 due to rising inequality, high cost of living and privatization. He responded by unleashing Chile’s police force and military, both of which were accused of severe human rights violations, including beating and torturing demonst…
Chilean ex-President Piñera drowned after a crash in a helicopter he was piloting, prosecutors say
VIÑA DEL MAR, Chile (AP) — Chilean prosecutors on Wednesday released more details about the death of former President Sebastian Piñera, saying he drowned after the helicopter he was piloting crashed into a lake. Piñera died on Tuesday after a flight over Lake Ranco, more than 560 miles (900 kilometers) south of Santiago. The crash remains under investigation, but bad weather conditions were reported in the area. As more details of his death were…
Chilean ex-President Piñera drowned after a crash in a helicopter he was piloting, prosecutors say
By PATRICIA LUNA Associated Press VIÑA DEL MAR, Chile (AP) — Chilean prosecutors have released more details about the death of former President Sebastian Piñera. They said Wednesday that he drowned after the helicopter he was piloting crashed into a lake on Tuesday. The 74-year-old Piñera after a flight over Lake Ranco which is more than 560 miles (900 kilometers) south of Santiago. The crash remains under investigation. But bad weather conditio…
Chilean ex-President Piñera drowned after a crash in a helicopter he was piloting, prosecutors say
By PATRICIA LUNA Associated Press VIÑA DEL MAR, Chile (AP) — Chilean prosecutors have released more details about the death of former President Sebastian Piñera. They said Wednesday that he drowned after the helicopter he was piloting crashed into a lake on Tuesday. Piñera after a flight over Lake Ranco which is more than 560 miles (900 kilometers) south of Santiago. The crash remains under investigation. But bad weather conditions were reported…
Former Chilean president and entrepreneur Sebastian Pinera died in a helicopter crash in the south of the country on Tuesday.
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