Fernando Chomal News Today

By Meritxell Freixas Santiago de Chile, Feb 9 (/EFE).- Chile bid farewell to former President Sebastián Piñera, who died in a helicopter crash on a lake in southern Chile on Tuesday, with an emotional and solemn state funeral. Ministers from President Gabriel Boric’s cabinet, parliamentarians, members of the judiciary, and representatives from across the political …

Chilean President Gabriel Boric Tuesday decreed three days of mourning for the death of his predecessor Sebastián Piñera (2010-2014 and 2018-2022) in a helicopter crash. He also praised the Conservative leader for his crisis management skills after the 2010 earthquake and during the Covid-19 pandemic. Boric also announced that the two-time President Piñera would receive full honors and a state funeral.

Admirers suggest Archbishop Fernando Chomalí Garib is just the man to lead the rennovation of the Chilean church, but critics say he’s part of the problem rather than the solution, as he allegedly covered up abuse cases in the past.

Voters in Chile have rejected a draft constitution by a 62%-38% margin.