Matus defiende a Mellado y desliza criticas a Boric: “Si voy a tener una reunión privada no me voy a juntar en Cerro Castillo”

I came across an interesting article today titled “Matus defends Mellado and criticizes Boric: ‘If I’m going to have a private meeting, I’m not going to meet in Cerro Castillo’” and I wanted to share some highlights.

In the article, journalist and political commentator Max Matus defended the actions of General Mario Rozas and General Ricardo Yañez, who have been criticized over their roles in the police response to recent protests in Chile. Matus also praised Colonel Hernán Mellado, who was recently removed from his post due to his handling of the protests.

However, Matus also took a swipe at Gabriel Boric, the presidential candidate for Chile’s left-wing Frente Amplio party. He criticized Boric for meeting with police chiefs at the Cerro Castillo presidential palace, stating that “if I’m going to have a private meeting, I’m not going to meet in Cerro Castillo.”

According to Matus, Boric’s decision to meet with police chiefs “puts the police hierarchy back in control of the political scene,” and undermines the public’s ability to hold police accountable for their actions.

While opinions may differ on the issue, one thing is clear: the debate over police response to protests and police accountability is an important one that affects the lives of everyday Chileans. It highlights the need for open and frank discussions between politicians, law enforcement officials, and the public, to ensure that everyone’s rights and safety are protected in a fair and just manner.