Former Chilean president Sebastián Piñera died in a helicopter accident, which he himself was piloting, this Tuesday, February 6, in Lago Ranco, in the Los Ríos region, in the south of the country, according to the Government and the former president's office. The Minister of the Interior, Carolina Tohá, confirmed the death of the former president and announced a state funeral. Four people were traveling on the aircraft, three of them survived, according to the official. Consternation in Chile.
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Former Chilean president Sebastián Piñera, who governed the country in the periods 2010-2014 and 2018-2022, died this Tuesday, February 6, when the helicopter he was piloting plunged into the waters of Lake Ranco, in the Los Ríos region, south of Chili.
“It is with deep regret that we announce the death of the former president of the Republic of Chile Sebastián Piñera Echenique. During the afternoon of this Tuesday, February 6, 2024, the former president suffered a plane accident in the Los Ríos Region,” his office said in a statement. .
“In due course, information will be given on their funerals. We appreciate the massive expressions of affection and concern that we have received during these bitter hours,” the statement added.
The Minister of the Interior of Chile, Carolina Tohá, later reported that four people were traveling on the aircraft, three of whom survived. “Unfortunately, former President Piñera passed away,” Tohá added.
“She will have all the republican honors and recognitions she deserves,” said the minister in an appearance before the media from the Palacio de la Moneda, headquarters of the Executive.
Previously, Chile's national disaster agency (Senapred) confirmed the accident in the southern city of Lago Ranco and indicated that one person died and three were injured, but did not identify the occupants.
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