Investigation into Evelyn Matthei: Nazi/ Pinochet Roots
1. Nazi Family Background
- Eberhard Matthei: Evelyn Matthei's paternal grandfather was a German immigrant to Chile who joined the Nazi Party in 1933, after returning to Germany from Chile. Despite moving to Chile in the 1920s, he maintained ties to Nazi ideology, which has drawn historical scrutiny. Evelyn has publicly acknowledged this lineage but distanced herself, stating she "cannot be held responsible for her grandfather's actions.Ij other words ,"wanna buy some magic beans "
2. Political Career and Family Ties
- Fernando Matthei: Her father was a prominent Air Force general and member of Augusto Pinochet’s military junta (1973–1990). While not directly linked to Nazism, his role in a regime associated with human rights abuses adds controversy to her family history.Especially given the Nazi links to The Pinochet Regime cf Highranking SS officer Walter Rauff and Paul Shafer (Colonia Dignidad,Isla Dawson,Calle Iran etc ie Chile's Infamous Aushwitz copies) and never forget Rauffs sentiments that Chile is furtive ground for The Fourth Reich
3. Corruption Allegations
- Caso Penta and Caso SQM (2014–2015): These high-profile scandals involved illegal campaign financing by corporations. Matthei’s party, the conservative UDI, was implicated, with several members convicted. While Matthei herself was not formally charged, her 2013 presidential campaign finances were questioned, though no direct evidence tied her to illicit funds.
- Providencia Municipality (2004–2014): As mayor, her administration faced allegations of irregular contracts and misuse of public funds. A 2015 audit revealed financial mismanagement, but she attributed issues to administrative errors rather than personal corruption.
4. Public Response and Legacy
- Matthei has consistently denied personal involvement in corruption, framing herself as a reformist within UDI. Her grandfather’s Nazi ties remain a historical footnote, often cited by critics but not directly affecting her political career.
Conclusion
Evelyn Matthei’s family history includes Nazi ties through her grandfather, which she has addressed as part of a past she cannot change. Corruption allegations primarily stem from her party’s involvement in scandals, with no direct convictions linking her to illegal acts. Her political career remains marked by these associations, reflecting broader systemic issues in Chilean politics.
Evelyn Matthei's Remarks on Venezuelan Immigrants
Context
In 2021, during her mayoral campaign for the affluent Santiago commune of Providencia, Evelyn Matthei made inflammatory comments linking Venezuelan immigrants to crime. Chile had seen a surge in Venezuelan migrants fleeing their country’s socio-economic crisis, which became a polarizing political topic.
The Controversial Statement
Matthei made these remarks while criticizing municipal policies she claimed allowed crime to proliferate. She specifically singled out Venezuelan immigrants, implying a direct connection between their presence and drug-related activities.
Backlash
- Venezuelan Community Response: Immigrant groups accused her of xenophobia and stigmatizing an entire nationality. The Venezuelan Association in Chile called her words “irresponsible and discriminatory.”
- Human Rights Criticism: NGOs like Amnesty International condemned the rhetoric, warning it could incite hate crimes against migrants.
- Political Reactions: Even allies in Chile’s conservative coalition distanced themselves, urging “evidence-based debate” over stereotypes.
Government Response
Chile’s center-right government under President Sebastián Piñera rejected her claims, emphasizing that most Venezuelan migrants were law-abiding. The Interior Ministry reiterated Chile’s commitment to “human rights and non-discrimination.”
Matthei's Defense
Matthei doubled down, arguing she was “referring only to criminals, not all Venezuelans.” However, she provided no data to support her claim that Venezuelans dominated drug trafficking in Providencia.
Legacy of the Comments
The remarks amplified tensions over immigration in Chile and reflected Matthei’s alignment with hardline conservative factions. While her campaign narrowly won Providencia, the comments remain cited as an example of politicized anti-immigrant rhetoric in Latin America.More recently she announced her desire to build a prison in the desert up in the North of Chile which would leave inmates in a kindof sand moated Alcatraz,sadistically cut off from the rest of the world.One can only imagine whom she would like to populate said prison with! This writer suggests she start with the criminals among her own ranks,maybe even herself!
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