The Chilean government is awaiting confirmation or denial from Attorney General Ángel Valencia regarding reports that the Public Ministry attempted to wiretap President Gabriel Boric's phone. This follows reports by Ex-Ante that Prosecutor Patricio Cooper requested the wiretap in connection with the ProCultura case, allegedly due to information relating to the President found on the phone of Patricio Larraín, founder of the ProCultura foundation. The wiretap was reportedly denied by a court.
Minister Aisén Etcheverry stated that the government is awaiting clarification from the Attorney General. She highlighted the sensitive nature of presidential communications and the need to protect national security. The government will take necessary precautions based on the Attorney General's findings.
The article mentions a previous report in La Tercera regarding a wiretap on the phone of former presidential advisor Miguel Crispi, also related to the ProCultura case, leading to an investigation.