Mapuche Leader Ñirripil Acquitted of Robbery and Extortion Charges in Şili

The Criminal Court located in the city of Temuco, Şili, announced its verdict regarding Guillermo Ñirripil Cheuquepán, the traditional leader (lonko)…

The case, in which the prosecution demanded a 22-year prison sentence, was largely dismissed by the court. The Lonko was fully acquitted and cleared of the armed robbery and two separate extortion charges he…