2024-04-30 02:11:18
The regional prosecutor of Maule, Sergio Contardo Escobar, ordered to immediately open an investigation after what was resolved by the Bishopric of Linares.
After the Bishopric of Linares informed of the beginning of a canonical investigation against the priest Luis Humberto Alarcónfor an alleged case of sexual abuse against a childthe Prosecutor’s Office of the Maule Region He confirmed that he launched a criminal investigation.
According to what was reported by the Diocese of Linares, The religious was suspended from carrying out services while the ecclesiastical process is carried out.
Through a press release that was released on social networks, the Prosecutor’s Office indicated that “following the background made known by the Bishopric of Linares, reporting the beginning of a canonical investigation against a priest from Cauquenes for an alleged sexual abuse, The regional prosecutor of Maule, Sergio Contardo Escobar, has immediately ordered to open a criminal investigation in the local Prosecutor’s Office of Cauquenes.“.
Precautionary measures of the bishopric
According to the Bishopric of Linares, after starting the investigation, the precautionary measures that the priest Luis Humberto Alarcón must fulfill.
In this way, he decreed the immediate suspension of pastoral dutiesin addition to establish his residence outside the parish limitss while the investigation lasts.
Furthermore, he stated that “In the search to clarify the truth, the collaboration of any person who can provide pertinent or relevant information in this investigation is requested.“.
In the same statement it was emphasized that “the Diocesan Church of Linares reiterates its commitment to clarifying the truth and absolute rejection of all types of abuse against minors and/or vulnerable people“.
“Thus, it also reaffirms its commitment to support and accompaniment to victims“, hill.