Political Operators of Kast<\/span><\/h2>\nAmong the criticisms from Andrea and Bartolo Montoya is the claim that the report aims to \u00abdistort facts related to the ex-mayor\u2019s personal safety, regarding the implementation (in coordination with his protection team) of certain preventative measures like an alert device used during his tenure, in light of real death threats received between 2017 and 2018 from the drug-trafficking gang Los Lobos from the Macul community, a situation widely covered by the media at the time and which the current mayor should be quite familiar with.\u00bb<\/p>\n
\u201cThe malicious interpretation of such measures, along with claims about alleged late-night parties with women on municipal premises or participation in parties involving alcohol and drugs\u2014though completely false and lacking any evidence aside from the journalist\u2019s words and \u2018witnesses\u2019 aligned with Espinoza\u2019s administration\u2014reflect a serious communication irresponsibility on the part of the channel,\u201d they pointed out.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, they described the coverage as \u201ca crude and obvious attempt to divert attention from administrative issues inherent to the current administration, led by a mayor who is heavily scrutinized for the inappropriate use of medical leaves, amounting to nearly 150 days between 2021 and 2024 (according to transparency data from the municipality itself), alongside a disastrous municipal management filled with political operators from the Republican Party and with no concrete progress other than exploiting the projects that ex-mayor Montoya initiated for the benefit of his constituents.\u00bb<\/p>\n
In light of this, the Montoya family demanded that \u201cCanal 13, its editors, and journalistic teams exercise a responsible approach to the right to inform, respecting principles of truthfulness, privacy, source verification, and professional ethics, without serving, as has often been the case recently, as tools for political campaigns in favor of authorities and candidates who represent the political line of the channel\u2019s editorial stance. We also call on the Macul community and the public to inform themselves responsibly, especially in election times.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lastly, the family informed that their lawyers \u201care studying all legal actions against those who have defamed and slandered Gonzalo, which will be announced to the public in due course. For truth, respect, and responsible communication.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe reaffirm our support for our son and brother Gonzalo Montoya, who is still undergoing medical treatment after being the victim of an extortion kidnapping that left him close to death, recognizing his trajectory, dedication to public service, and his constant commitment to the community of Macul,\u201d concluded the statement.<\/p>\n\n<\/figure>\nContinue reading:<\/p>\n\n<\/figure>\nEl Ciudadano<\/p>\n<\/div>\n