Ex-governor Vallespín denies instructing Contraloría despite chat urging 'speed up' in fraud trial

In the oral trial over the 'Case Agreements' fraud in Los Lagos, former regional governor Patricio Vallespín admitted to 2022 conversations with the Regional Contraloría to expedite processes but denied giving instructions, despite a chat message asking to 'speed up' the Contraloría. The contradiction between his denial and the chat evidence is central to the trial, which involves alleged fraud. The outcome could affect public trust in regional governance and set a precedent for accountability of regional officials.

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