In a shocking turn-of-events Chilean authorities took Manuel Monsalve into custody this thursday. The ex-deputy interior minister (who left his post just last month) now faces serious accusations from a female government employee
The case details paint a troubling picture: the 59-year-old former official met with a 32-year old staff member for a business dinner in early-fall. The meeting reportedly ended in a hotel-room where the alleged crime took place
The arrest sends shock-waves through the political landscape of Chile; impacting Gabriel Borics administration. Monsalve who until recently led the countrys anti-crime initiatives now finds himself on the other side of the law: his detention affects government credibility and public trust