Chilean Governor Under Investigation for Misuse of \u002431 Million in Public Funds

Chilean Comptroller's Office Investigates \u002431 Million in Public Funds Used for Governor's Reelection Campaign Santiago, Chile - The Chilean Comptroller's Office has launched an investigation into the use of public funds by the Metropolitan Region's Governor's office. The audit revealed that approximately \u002431 million was spent on coaching services, a significant portion of which appears to have been directly related to Governor Claudio Orrego Larraín's reelection campaign. The Comptroller's report highlights a discrepancy between 52 sessions, 16 of which focused exclusively on campaign strategies and tactics. "In these 16 sessions," the report states, "the discussions centered solely on campaign activities." Governor Orrego has responded to the allegations, stating that the Comptroller's Office took his advisors' comments out of context. However, the Comptroller's Office maintains that the evidence clearly indicates the misuse of public funds for political purposes. The case has now been referred to the Metropolitan East Prosecutor's Office for further investigation. This is not the first time Governor Orrego has faced scrutiny; he was previously involved in the Procultura case. The outcome of this investigation will have significant implications for Chilean politics and the use of public funds in election campaigns.