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The government spokesperson minister, Camila Vallejo, has described as “extremely serious” the recent revelation made by the Ciper media regarding the conversations via WhatsApp involving the lawyer Luis Hermosilla and his alleged influence on the appointments of ministers in the courts of Power. Judicial. In a context where transparency and judicial integrity are under scrutiny, these revelations pose significant challenges to the country’s judicial system.
The media outlet Ciper has exposed conversations involving Hermosilla, as well as current ministers Jean Pierre Matus and Antonio Ulloa, who admitted to having maintained dialogues with the lawyer while they were running for positions in the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals of Santiago. , respectively. Given these revelations, Minister Vallejo has expressed her concern and has urged that the situation be clarified through an exhaustive investigation.
In relation to the possibility of modifying the current system of appointment of judges, Minister Vallejo has indicated the government’s willingness to consider changes that avoid the trafficking of influence and undue pressure in these processes. Recognizing the importance of maintaining the integrity of appointment systems, she has also highlighted the need to address the ethical and behavioral dimension in this debate.
It is crucial, according to the minister, to carry out a broad discussion that is not limited only to regulations, but also considers aspects of conduct and ethics, as well as the consideration of criminal figures to prevent and punish this type of practices. In this sense, the government’s previous experience in cases such as the Conventions has served as the basis for a robust legislative agenda aimed at improving institutional systems and preventing similar situations in the future.