The former president of Chili, Sebastian Piñera, died on Tuesday afternoon after a helicopter crashwhere three more people who survived were traveling.
The accident occurred around 3 p.m., in the commune of Lago Ranco, in the Los Ríos Region. The other occupants of the helicopter were his daughter, son-in-law and grandson. According to reports, the former Chilean president had gone to lunch at the house of his friend, the businessman. Joseph Coxand after returning by helicopter, he himself lost control near the shorecausing the death of Piñera.
“President Gabriel Boric instructed a state funeralnational mourning and we have certainly sought in these first minutes to send our solidarity and support to his family,” declared the Minister of the Interior at a press conference. Chili, Carolina Tohá.
How was the accident that claimed Piñera’s death?
According to reports so far, the private helicopter in which the former president was traveling along with three other people crashed into the middle of the body of water in Lago Ranco.
According to the first antecedents, The helicopter took off in the middle of a day of rain that affects the area. Minutes away, lost support and fell. The former president He drowned after failing to unfasten his seat belt.
Chilean government sources confirm that Four people were traveling on the aircraft.three of them were found by emergency teams.
The Navy arrived at the place where the helicopter fell, which It would have sunk about 40 meters. In addition, the place has the presence of Firefighters, Carabineros and the Samu.
The first images after Sebastián Piñera’s accident
The Chilean government declared national mourning and there will be a state funeral
“A few moments ago we had confirmation from the Carabineros that the Navy was able to reach the place where the accident occurred and recover the body of the former president,” Carolina Tohá Moralesvice president and minister of the Interior and Public Security of Chile in dialogue with the media.
“We want to express our shock at this tragedy, extend our hug to the former president’s family, to all those close to him, but also to all Chileans,” he added.
The State protocol that was activated after the death of Piñera
The protocol indicates that a state funeral must be held, as happened with the only former president who died since the return to democracy, Patricio Aylwin Azócar (DC). The Minister of the Interior, Carolina Tohá confirmed the measure.
The decree establishes that a three-day national mourningwhere the flag will be kept at half-mast in La Moneda, in addition to public offices and departments, as well as the offices of the Armed Forces and those of Order and Security, such as the Carabineros and the Investigative Police (PDI).
In the same way, Any type of government events and ceremonies that “have the character of celebration” are suspended.
What is known about the death of Sebastián Piñera
According to preliminary information, pineapple He was traveling back after visiting his friend, the businessman Joseph Cox. The family and survivors are at his residence.
Later, the body was recovered from the waters and transferred on a boat belonging to the Navy. The rescue operation was carried out by fire divers.
Who is José Cox, friend of Sebastián Piñera
Joseph Coxfriend of pineapple, is a renowned Chilean commercial engineer and businessman, notable for his collaboration with the former president. Both collaborated in the public and private spheres. A lawyer, Cox studied at the San Ignacio School in the country’s capital, where he met different businessmen and union members such as Fernando Echeverría and Juan Ignacio Silva.
Later, he studied commercial engineering at the Pontifical Catholic University. This fact is not minor because it was there where he established a close friendship with Sebastian Piñerathrough the former president’s brother, Pablo.
He worked for years in a well-known consulting firm, and then served as president of the board of directors of the Chilean Electronic Stock Exchange, dedicating himself fully to finance. During the government of the recently deceased, he was one of the most renowned advisors, which is why he is a very important name in his country.
What is Lago Ranco like, the area where Piñera died
Ranco Lake It is located in the south center of Chile, about 900km from the capital, Santiago. It is an area in which it rains frequently throughout the year, with a temperate climate. It has an area of 443 square kilometers, one of the largest in the area.
It is surrounded by forests, green hills, and even volcanoes, being a tourist destination for both Chileans and international tourists. For its part, the water of the lake is extremely clear and deep, so activities such as fishing, kayaking and boating are popular.
Piñera’s helicopter lost contact with the radar near the Mirador los Yecos. She had left from Llifen, an area of cabins. According to the route the aircraft followed, it was heading towards Futrono.
Source: Ambito
