Waldo Sankán
Waldo Sankán | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Arica | |
| In office 6 December 2008 – 24 April 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Carlos Valcarce |
| Succeeded by | Osvaldo Abdala (acting) |
| Councillor of Arica | |
| In office 6 December 2000 – 6 December 2008 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 25, 1967 |
| Party | Independent (since 2008) Party for Democracy (1988–2008) |
| Alma mater | Universidad de Tarapacá |
| Occupation | Civil engineer, politician |
Waldo Sankán Martínez (born 25 April 1967) is a Chilean civil engineer and politician who served as mayor of Arica (2007–2012).
During his tenure as mayor of Arica, Waldo Sankán faced several judicial proceedings. He was acquitted of charges related to an alleged fraud involving the National Corporation for Indigenous Development (CONADI).
However, in subsequent cases, he was convicted of crimes linked to irregularities in municipal procurement processes, including fraud against the state and bribery, resulting in criminal penalties and a temporary disqualification from holding public office.