Adriana Rivas Appeals Extradition to Chile Over 1970s Torture Allegations

The former nanny and alleged Pinochet-era agent seeks to block extradition from Australia, citing political motivations behind the charges.

Adriana Rivas, 70, has been in Australian custody since 2019, facing extradition to Chile on charges of kidnapping and torture during the Pinochet regime.
Rivas is accused of involvement in the disappearance of seven members of Chile's communist party, including a pregnant woman, in 1976.
She worked for Chile's National Intelligence Directorate (DINA) and is alleged to have participated in torture at the Simón Bolívar Centre.
Rivas claims her role was purely administrative and argues that the charges are politically motivated, challenging the extradition decision in court.
Families of the victims express frustration over the lack of communication from authorities and the prolonged legal process.