Chilean Minister Summoned After Video Contradicts Official Car Use Claim

Chilean Minister of Sports Natalia Duco faces mounting pressure after a video emerged that appears to contradict her official explanation for using a government vehicle. Duco was summoned to the presidential palace, La Moneda, following the controversy.

The minister had stated to the Comptroller General's Office that she used the official car on April 23 for a work meeting. However, a video surfaced showing Duco singing and drinking at a barbecue on the same day, directly challenging her account.

This discrepancy has reportedly angered President José Antonio Kast's government. Sources suggest that Duco's explanation, coupled with her previous controversial statements and handling of issues like the BTS concert, has strained patience in La Moneda. While no official statement was planned for the day of the summons, speculation is rife that Duco might be removed from her post due to the accumulating controversies.