Tag: Sebastian Davalos

• Monday, February 1st 2016 - 05:16 UTC

  Bachelet in tears admits 'painful' ordeal after formal tax fraud charges against her daughter in law

  

  A Chilean court Friday brought formal tax fraud charges against the daughter in law of President Michelle Bachelet in a scandal the leftist leader tearfully admitted was a “painful” ordeal. The case first came to light a year ago and has shocked the public in Chile, which is ranked by Transparency International as one of the least corrupt countries in Latin America.

• Wednesday, July 22nd 2015 - 06:20 UTC

  Chilean congress makes unprecedented mea culpa on several corruption cases

  

  The Chilean Congress made an unprecedented mea culpa on Tuesday for a series of corruption cases involving lawmakers that have eroded public confidence in the institution. In the first review of the state of the Congress in its 204-year history, lawmakers acknowledged the damage caused by corruption, including accusations of tax fraud leveled against four opposition figures, two of them members of Congress.

• Monday, May 11th 2015 - 09:15 UTC

  A bashed Bachelet expects to announce reshuffled cabinet this Monday

  

  Chilean President Michelle Bachelet plans to announce a reshuffling of her Cabinet this Monday in a bid to restore her public image, which has been badly tarnished by corruption scandals, including one involving her son.

• Monday, April 27th 2015 - 10:27 UTC

  Bachelet admits not acting quicker to address political scandals

  

  Chile's President Michelle Bachelet expressed regret for not having acted quicker and more aggressively to address a raft of political scandals that have alienated voters and dragged her popularity to an historic low

• Saturday, February 14th 2015 - 06:41 UTC

  Chilean president's son resigns amid questions about family business

  

  Chilean President Michelle Bachelet's son resigned Friday from an unpaid post in her administration amid questions about his wife's business affairs.