Valparaíso prosecutor succession sparks dispute over shortlist packing

The race to replace regional prosecutor Claudia Perivancich in Valparaíso has triggered an internal power struggle, with sources alleging efforts to stack the candidate shortlist to preserve continuity. The court overseeing the selection is chaired by Silvana Donoso, whose sister is under investigation in the Audio case, adding a conflict-of-interest dimension. Perivancich's management faces criticism amid questions about ongoing investigations.