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Chilean Authorities Raid Codelco Executives Amid Mine Collapse Probe

2/19/2026

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On February 19, 2026, Chilean authorities raided the homes of former Codelco executives Mauricio Barraza and Claudio Sougarret amid an investigation into the El Teniente mine collapse, seizing digital equipment at the homes and Codelco facilities.
They were dismissed after an internal audit found inconsistencies related to a 2023 rock explosion.
Items belonging to Rodrigo Andrades, former projects manager, were seized in October.
Sernageomin plans to file formal complaints.

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Story summary

On February 19, 2026, Chilean authorities raided the homes of former Codelco executives Mauricio Barraza and Claudio Sougarret amid an investigation into the El Teniente mine collapse, seizing digital equipment at the homes and Codelco facilities.
They were dismissed after an internal audit found inconsistencies related to a 2023 rock explosion.
Items belonging to Rodrigo Andrades, former projects manager, were seized in October.
Sernageomin plans to file formal complaints.