Who is the woman who reported Manuel Monsalve?
Find out what is known about the woman who denounced the former Undersecretary of the Interior of Chile, Manuel Monsalve, her age and where she works.
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The recent accusation of sexual assault against Manuel Monsalve , former Undersecretary of the Interior of Chile, has caused a great stir in the country. This scandal broke out after the statement of a woman, who is the one who accused the politician of rape after a dinner on September 22.
The Minister of Women and Gender Equality, Antonia Orellana , has addressed the issue in several interviews, highlighting the importance of handling such situations with sensitivity and respect towards the complainant.
Who is the woman who denounced former undersecretary Manuel Monsalve?
So far, the woman who reported Manuel Monsalve has not revealed her identity , name or face, however, it is known that she is a 32-year-old worker at the Undersecretariat of the Interior .
What happened on the night of September 22?
The woman said she met Monsalve at a Peruvian restaurant after having arranged the meeting through the Signal messaging app. During dinner, they both consumed alcohol, specifically three pisco sours, and the victim said she lost consciousness after having taken half of the last drink.
When she woke up, she found herself in a hotel room registered to Monsalve, who was there without any clothes. The complainant recalled that “this scene paralyzed me and I couldn’t do anything ,” which underlines the seriousness of the situation.
What has Antonia Orellana said about the Monsalve case?
Antonia Orellana has been clear in her position, stating that it is not appropriate for an authority to communicate directly with a complainant in these cases, as it could be interpreted as a form of pressure. “First, it is not appropriate for an authority to call a complainant, especially one who is reporting another authority of the same government ,” she explained.
What legal actions are being taken?
The investigation is being conducted by the North Central Prosecutor’s Office, which has confirmed that both completed and ongoing investigations are being carried out.
The former official has expressed her desire to defend herself and prove her innocence, saying that she is “absolutely convinced” that she did not commit any crime. This situation has sparked a public debate about the responsibility of public officials and the importance of providing support to victims of sexual violence.
