Chilean President Boric Investigated for Harassment

Chilean President Gabriel Boric is currently under investigation for a sexual harassment complaint, which alleges incidents that occurred between 2013 and 2014, a time when he was 27 years old. His lawyer, Jonatan Valenzuela, has categorically denied the allegations, describing them as baseless and claiming that Boric is a victim of a harassment campaign initiated by the accuser, who sent multiple unsolicited emails to him. The complaint, filed in September 2023, includes accusations of sexual harassment and the dissemination of private images, although the specifics of the events remain undisclosed. This investigation arises amid other scandals impacting Boric's administration, including a recent arrest of a former deputy interior minister on rape charges, contributing to declining public support for his government. The Magallanes prosecutor's office has confirmed that a special team is handling the case, which is still in its preliminary phase. Boric's term ends in 2026, and he has special immunity, meaning any formal investigation would require an impeachment trial.