La Moneda analiza efectos colaterales de la sentencia contra Allende y en el Congreso la califican como “peligrosa” - La Tercera

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Government Response

The Chilean government analyzed the Constitutional Court's ruling that removed Senator Isabel Allende from office, focusing on ensuring the decision didn't negatively impact the government or President Boric. They emphasized the ruling held Allende, not the state, responsible for the violation. The government also maintained the legality of the administrative processes involved in the controversial property purchase.

Congressional Reactions

Congress reacted strongly to the ruling. Opposition parties celebrated it as upholding the rule of law and a political victory. However, the ruling party, PS (Partido Socialista), described the decision as “aberrant and dangerous,” worried about its potential to set a problematic precedent for other parliamentarians with contracts with the state. Some members suggested that the ruling only focuses on the contract's signing, not the legality of the act itself, raising concerns for potential future legal issues.

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