Republicanos va a Contraloría por contratación en municipio de Ercilla de vocero de Temucuicui condenado por incendio | Emol.com

Recently, the Republican Party has filed a complaint with the Contraloría General de la República over the hiring of a spokesperson for the Mapuche community group, Temucuicui, by the municipality of Ercilla in Chile. The spokesperson, Mijael Carbone Queipul, was previously convicted and sentenced for his involvement in an arson attack on a truck in 2013.

The Republican Party has criticized the municipality’s decision to hire someone with a criminal record, arguing that it constitutes a violation of ethical principles and marks a dangerous precedent. According to the party’s spokesperson, the municipality has failed to consider the public interest and the potential risks involved in such a hire.

Meanwhile, the mayor of Ercilla, José Vilugrón, has defended the hiring of Carbone Queipul, stating that he was the most qualified candidate for the job. The mayor has emphasized that the municipality conducts background checks on all its employees and that Carbone Queipul’s sentence was related to a political issue and not a violent crime.

This case highlights the ongoing controversy surrounding the relationship between the Chilean government and the Mapuche community, who have long fought for their rights and autonomy. The hiring of a spokesperson with a criminal record raises questions about the role of the government in promoting reconciliation and reaching out to the Mapuche community. It also underscores the need for policymakers to address the root causes of conflict and work towards sustainable solutions that benefit all parties involved.