Chillán Mayor Charged with Tax Fraud in $2B Medialuna Property Deal

Chilean mayor Camilo Benavente Jiménez was formally charged with tax fraud over a property purchase in Chillán's Schleyer sector, causing losses exceeding 2 billion pesos. The case, dubbed 'Medialuna,' involves the mayor's suspended PPD membership, indicating political fallout. This is a local corruption case with limited direct market impact but notable for governance and anti-corruption monitoring.