translated from Spanish: City Council of Santiago took the title of illustrious daughter Lucía Hiriart

City Council decided to remove the title of illustrious daughter Lucía Hiriart, decree that remained unmodified since September 1, 1983.Por unanimity, the councilmen revoked the recognition to the widow of Augusto Pinochet Ugarte, who by that then was regarded for his work in Cema Chile and by the 10th anniversary of the coup that spearheaded her husband. The proposal to remove the title to Hiriart was submitted by Councillor Communist Grace Arcos, who expressed his happiness for the decision taken by his colleagues.” This initiative which was born from the community, particularly from a neighbor, had a quick response by the Council. This situation was untenable since as noted it in my vote the status of son or daughter illustrious it must rest with who faithfully represent the values of our community, and by the way that this person not only does not represent them, if that is not the opposite. Rescind the illustrious status is also a tribute to the memory of hundreds of victims of the dictatorship in our community”, said the authority to La Tercera.Hiriart, of 95 years, is completely removed from public life. Despite this, his name has been on the controversy for the sale of fiscal lands donated to Cema Chile, which was investigated by the Ministry of national property.

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