The trustworthy man of the president Michelle Bachelet, presented his resignation to the charge of administrative director of La Moneda, after the notification of the Comptrollership of investigate the purchases of direct dealing made under his continuation in charge.

The interior minister, Jorge Burgos, informed about the decision of Cristian Riquelme, after suspending his activities at the south of the country.

“The director of the Administration division of the Presidency of the Republic, Mr. Cristián Riquelme, has presented the resignation to his charge”, Burgos announced.

The State secretary added that the resignation will be formalized in written on Monday, when returning from his legal holiday.