Manuel Monsalve’s family photos: wife and children of the former Chilean undersecretary
Learn the details about Manuel Monsalve's family and his photos. Learn about the impact of the case that led to his arrest on serious charges.
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Former Chilean Interior Minister Manuel Monsalve was arrested on Thursday, accused of rape by one of his advisers. This news has generated interest in the details of his personal life, especially about who his family is and photos of them.
The Investigative Police (PDI) confirmed the arrest of Monsalve at his home, in the context of a complaint for rape that occurred on September 22 in a hotel in Santiago. The North Central Prosecutor’s Office will formally charge him with completed rape and attempted rape, in addition to requesting preventive detention.
The politician and doctor, who resigned from his post on October 17, insists on his innocence. His resignation, as he explained at the time, was intended to prevent the case from affecting the Chilean government.
Who are Manuel Monsalve’s wife and children?
Manuel Monsalve, 59, is a Chilean politician and doctor with extensive experience in the Socialist Party. Originally from Coronel, in the Biobío region, he began his political career in the 1990s as a councilman and then as a deputy, a position he held for several terms. Until recently, he served as Chile’s Undersecretary of the Interior, leading efforts against organized crime.
In 1993 he married María Eugenia Garrido Vega , a prominent politician within the Socialist Party. The couple have two daughters, Amanda Sofía , 32, and Gabriela , 30.
Maria Eugenia Garrido Vega photos
María Eugenia Garrido was a councillor in the commune of Los Álamos for several periods, standing out for her fight against corruption. In 2004, she managed to have several colleagues removed from the Municipal Council after reporting irregularities to the Electoral Court. Her career has been a pillar in the family’s public career.
Who is the advisor who reported Manuel Monsalve?
The father of the consultant who denounced Monsalve, whose identity remains anonymous, broke his silence in a television interview. “My daughter was in a very bad state when I found her, this is devastating for any family,” he said, visibly affected.
He also noted that Monsalve’s position of power as former undersecretary of the Interior has increased fears of possible retaliation.
The interest in learning more about Manuel Monsalve’s family and his photos reflects the social curiosity surrounding this case. However, the media exposure also brings into question the respect for the privacy of the family members, who are not directly linked to the accusations.
The case of Manuel Monsalve remains under investigation, while his family faces public scrutiny. Attention now focuses on the next steps of the Chilean justice system and how this will impact the lives of those around him.
