Promotoria
Tribunal absolve réus no caso SQM após processo de 11 anos
Ana Torres Imagem gerada por IA
O Terceiro Tribunal Oral Criminal de Santiago absolveu por maioria oito réus no caso SQM, incluindo o ex-senador Pablo Longueira e o candidato Marco Enríquez-Ominami, criticando a duração do processo e a qualidade das provas da promotoria. A sentença destaca uma violação ao direito a um julgamento oportuno após 11 anos de investigação e um julgamento de três anos. A decisão será proferida em agosto de 2026, deixando espaço para um recurso de nulidade.
Prosecutors examine Bandung deputy mayor in corruption case
On October 30, 2025, the Bandung City Prosecutor's Office raided several local government offices to gather evidence in an alleged corruption case involving abuse of authority. Deputy Mayor Erwin was questioned as a witness, with investigators stating they have strong evidence to elevate the status to prosecution. The Attorney General's Office denied any sting operation.
Criminal investigations falter before prosecutors' office closure
South Korea's capacity to investigate major crimes is weakening sharply ahead of the prosecutors' office dismantlement. With prosecutors dispatched to special counsel teams and others resigning, key divisions have seen staff halved, and regional offices lost about one-third of dedicated personnel. Despite the Democratic Party's reform bill passing, unresolved details are already causing investigative gaps.