Chilean minister denies ties to driver released after 264 km/hr speeding

The release of a driver apprehended traveling at a staggering 264 kilometers per hour on a Santiago highway has ignited public fury and widespread criticism. The controversy intensified this week when media outlet FastCheck revealed that the driver is allegedly the cousin of the wife of Security Minister Martín Arrau.

Minister Arrau, who had previously condemned the incident on social media, distanced himself from the driver. "Like all Chileans, I categorically condemn the indolent, reckless, and nefarious actions of the accused, with whom I have no relationship of friendship or closeness," Arrau stated on his X account.

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Like all Chileans, I categorically condemn the indolent, reckless, and nefarious actions of the accused, with whom I have no relationship of friendship or closeness.

He further emphasized that such behavior "must be sanctioned with the full rigor of the law," adding that "anyone who puts the lives of others at risk, with total disregard, must face the consequences of their actions." Despite the minister's condemnation and the public outcry, the driver's release has left many questioning the application of justice.

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Anyone who puts the lives of others at risk, with total disregard, must face the consequences of their actions.