Cathy Barriga Explained

Cathy Barriga
Birth Date:1973 4, df=y
Birth Place:Santiago, Chile
Office:Mayor of Maipú
Term Start:6 December 2016
Term End:28 June 2021
Predecessor:Christian Vittori[1]
Successor:Tomás Vodanovic[2]
Party:Independent Democratic Union
Occupation:Politician
Profession:Psychologist
Spouse:Joaquín Lavín León
(2009–present)
Children:Three
Relatives:Joaquín Lavín (father-in-law)[3]

Catherine Carolina Barriga Guerra (born 8 April 1973) is a television figure, licensed psychologist, and Chilean politician who served as mayor of Maipú. In January 2024, she was charged with fraud against the Treasury and falsification of public instruments, causing her to be placed under house arrest while the investigation continues.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cathy Barriga gana batalla de Maipú: desbanca a Vittori por casi 5 mil votos. Plataforma Urbana. 28 June 2021. 3 November 2021.
  2. Web site: Tomás Vodanovic asumió la alcaldía de Maipú: Cathy Barriga no asistió a ceremonia. Televisión Nacional de Chile. 28 June 2021. 3 November 2021.
  3. Web site: Mi suegro siempre ha querido ser presidente, a mí me lo piden. La Tercera. 2 December 2018. 3 November 2021.
  4. Web site: 30 January 2024. 18 January 2024. Cooperativa.cl. Cathy Barriga se salvó de la cárcel, pero quedó con arresto domiciliario.