Chile: Parole for ex-officer in Campillai attack reignites 18-O penal debate

Chilean authorities granted parole to Patricio Maturana, the former police officer convicted for blinding Senator Fabiola Campillai during the 2019 social unrest. The decision has sparked political controversy, with Republican lawmakers alleging that expert reports were ignored. This development reopens debate over convictions and penal benefits related to the 18-O protests, highlighting ongoing judicial and political tensions.