Investigation Committee on Monsalve Case

Key Points:

• Three senior government officials (Carlos Durán, Miguel Crispi, and Pía Mundaca) appeared before the Chamber of Deputies' investigating committee regarding the Monsalve case.
• The officials had prior knowledge of sexual assault allegations against former Interior Undersecretary Manuel Monsalve before media disclosure.
• Miguel Crispi's lack of transparency during questioning caused significant frustration among committee members.

Notable Developments:

• Crispi repeatedly refused to disclose details of his communications with President Boric, claiming privacy.
• Opposition parliamentarians agreed to send an inquiry to the Comptroller General to clarify what information should be public in investigative committees.
• There was significant criticism of committee chair Miguel Mellado's (RN) conduct and methodology.
• Government-aligned deputies expressed dissatisfaction with the questioning format, comparing it to a "police interrogation."