Chile’s justice minister resigns in face of opposition to protester pardons

Chilean justice minister resigns after pardons row

President Gabriel Boric says Marcela Rios’ resignation was accepted because there were issues in pardon process - Anadolu Agency

Chile's Justice Minister resigns due to opposition pressure

The official's resignation occurred due to the decision of the Chilean president to pardon 12 detainees during the social outbreak of 2019.

Chile: The Minister of Justice and the Chief of Staff of Gabriel Boric resigned after the controversial 13 pardons

These are Marcela Ríos and Matíaz Meza-Lopehandía. Both had played an important role in the decision to exempt detainees from punishment in the 2019 protests.

Chile’s justice minister resigns in face of opposition to protester pardons

Marcela Ríos stands down before expected congressional complaint over pardons of those involved in 2019 political violence

Chilean justice minister resigns amid critique of pardons

(Reuters) - Chilean justice minister Marcela Rios has resigned her post, the country's President Gabriel Boric said on Saturday, amid accusations of wrongdoing over pardons given to people connected to violent 2019 protests. Read full story

Crisis in the government of Gabriel Boric: the Chilean president announced the departure of his Chief of Staff and the Minister of Justice

These are key figures in its administration. Matías Meza-Lopehandía was also his main advisor and Marcela Ríos had been targeted by controversial presidential pardons.