Chile’s justice minister resigns in face of opposition to protester pardons

Marcela Rios stands down before expected congressional complaint over pardons of those involved in 2019 political violence

Chile's justice minister, Marcela Rios, has resigned her post, the country's president, Gabriel Boric, said on Saturday, amid accusations of wrongdoing over pardons given to people connected to violent 2019 protests.

Lawyer Luis Cordero Vega will take up the job in the coming days, leftist Boric added in a video statement, thanking Rios for her work during her 10 months in the role.