Chile president Piñera faces impeachment after Pandora papers leak

Opposition politicians launch proceedings against Sebastian Pinera over possible irregularities in mining company sale

Opposition politicians have launched impeachment proceedings against Chile's president, Sebastian Pinera, over possible irregularities in the sale of a mining company, after new details about the deal were revealed in the Pandora papers.

Lawmakers cited an ethical duty" to hold the president accountable for the alleged irregularities in his involvement in the controversial Dominga project.