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Young Influencer Released After Controversial Chilean Detention

9/6/2025

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Ethan Guo, a 20-year-old influencer, was released from a Chilean airbase after two months of detention.
He incurred a $30,000 fine and faces a three-year ban from Chile for unauthorized landing.
Guo aimed to be the youngest to fly solo to all seven continents but provided false flight plan data.
His lawyer argued he diverted due to weather and had prior authorization.
Guo found his detention mundane and thanked the Chilean people for their hospitality.
He must donate raised funds to a childhood cancer foundation within 30 days.

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Ethan Guo, a 20-year-old influencer, was released from a Chilean airbase after two months of detention.
He incurred a $30,000 fine and faces a three-year ban from Chile for unauthorized landing.
Guo aimed to be the youngest to fly solo to all seven continents but provided false flight plan data.
His lawyer argued he diverted due to weather and had prior authorization.
Guo found his detention mundane and thanked the Chilean people for their hospitality.
He must donate raised funds to a childhood cancer foundation within 30 days.