Sebastián Piñera’s funeral LIVE | Latest news on the accident of the former president of Chile, autopsy, news and more

The funeral procession with the remains of the former president Sebastian Piñera, who died on Tuesday when the helicopter he was piloting crashed into Lake Ranco, left this Wednesday to applause from the city of Valdivia, in southern Chile, which is preparing for three days of state funerals. The remains of the former right-wing president (2010-2014 and 2018-2022) will travel from Valdivia, 850 km south of Santiago, to the capital on an Air Force plane accompanied by his widow, Cecilia Morel, children, grandchildren and A sister who was on vacation with Piñera is in a place surrounded by forests close to the immense lake, located about 70 km further south.

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In Santiago, the coffin will be received by the left-wing president Gabriel Boric. The procession will then leave for the headquarters of the National Congresswhere the former president’s remains will be buried.

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“Probably this afternoon, at a time that will be announced in due course, the doors of Congress will open so that anyone who wants to pay tribute to the President can do so”, explained the Minister of Foreign Affairs at a press conference. Alberto Van Klaveren.

Chileans leave flower offerings at the entrance to the home of former Chilean president Sebastián Piñera. (EFE/Ailen Díaz).

Chile’s Foreign Minister added that the funeral ceremonies will last until Friday, when the remains will be transferred to the Metropolitan Cathedral for the celebration of a mass in the presence of “the foreign leaders or presidents who wish to participate in the funeral”, indicated.

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The 74-year-old former president barely he had taken off piloting his helicopter -one of his greatest passions-, after a lunch with friends and was traveling with his sister Magdalena pineappleyour friend and businessman Ignacio Guerrero and his son, Bautista Guerrero, when the accident occurred.

The other three passengers survived practically unharmed.

The Public Ministry is investigating the causes of the accident that occurred on a rainy day, with wind and considerable cloud cover. According to the story of a close friend present at the scene, it is speculated that pineapple He experienced health problems shortly before the fall and was the only crew member who was unable to loosen his seat belt in this lake with deep, turbulent waters.

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