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]

Cathy Barriga
Barriga in 2016
Mayor of Maipú
In office
6 December 2016 – 28 June 2021
Preceded byChristian Vittori[1]
Succeeded byTomás Vodanovic[2]
Personal details
Born (1973-04-09) 9 April 1973 (age 51)
Santiago, Chile
Political partyIndependent Democratic Union
Spouse(s)Joaquín Lavín León
(2009–present)
ChildrenThree
RelativesJoaquín Lavín (father-in-law)[3]
Alma mater
  • Santo Tomás University (BA)
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionPsychologist


References edit

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

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