On Tuesday, the Chillán Guarantee Court issued precautionary measures against Coihueco Mayor Wilson Palma following a complaint of sexual abuse and harassment. The accusation, filed by a former municipal employee, alleges that the mayor sent derogatory messages to the victim over several months.
The court order strictly prohibits Palma from approaching the complainant. The restriction also extends to her residence, workplace, or any other location where the former official may be present.
Communication and Surveillance Restrictions
The court also imposed a ban on both direct and indirect contact. This includes a prohibition on using messaging apps such as WhatsApp or other digital communication methods to contact the woman.
The judicial order stipulates that the mayor may not use third parties to establish communication with the complainant. The ruling seeks to prevent any form of interaction between the parties involved during the legal process.
As part of the imposed obligations, Palma must report monthly to the Coihueco police substation to sign in. This monitoring measure will remain in effect for 60 days from the date of the ruling.
The case is currently in the investigative stage. Under the framework of the Criminal Procedure Code, the defendant maintains the presumption of innocence until a final verdict is issued.