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Joaquín Lavín Infante: 'I'd Rather Be in Prison Than My Son'

From BioBioChile · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Joaquín Lavín Infante expressed his deep personal distress over his son's pre-trial detention.
  • His son, deputy Joaquín Lavín León, has been in custody since May, facing charges.
  • Lavín Infante's daughter-in-law, Cathy Barriga, is also involved in a separate corruption case.

Former mayor Joaquín Lavín Infante has spoken candidly about the profound personal anguish he is experiencing due to his son's legal troubles. His son, deputy Joaquín Lavín León, has been held in pre-trial detention since May, a situation that deeply troubles the elder Lavín.

In a conversation with Revista Sábado, Lavín Infante shared his emotional burden, stating, "I would prefer to be imprisoned myself instead of him." This sentiment underscores the gravity of the family's situation and his paternal concern.

The legal challenges extend beyond his son. Lavín León's wife, Cathy Barriga, is also entangled in a separate legal battle, facing accusations of corruption. This dual legal pressure on the family has created a complex and distressing period for Joaquín Lavín Infante.

While the article does not detail the specific charges against Joaquín Lavín León, his pre-trial detention signifies a serious legal process is underway. The mention of Cathy Barriga's corruption case further highlights the significant legal scrutiny impacting the Lavín family.

I would prefer to be imprisoned myself instead of him.

— Joaquín Lavín Infanteexpressing his deep distress over his son's pre-trial detention
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Originally published by BioBioChile in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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