Chile state council sues ex-governor Rivas on 10 tax fraud counts in convenios probe

Chile's Council of State Defense filed an expanded criminal complaint against former La Araucanía governor Luciano Rivas, alleging 10 counts of tax fraud tied to irregular transfers to the Local Foundation. The move escalates the ongoing convenios corruption investigation, though charges remain allegations pending judicial review. This marks a notable legal escalation against a senior regional official in a case that has already implicated multiple figures.