Chile prosecutors to investigate President Pinera following Pandora papers leak

FILE PHOTO: Chile's President Sebastian Pinera and his friend, businessman Carlos Alberto Delano, ride their bikes in Zapallar, Chile October 30, 2011. REUTERS/Rodrigo Garrido

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chile's public prosecutor said on Friday it would open an investigation into the sale of a mining project involving the family of President Sebastian Pinera after new details emerged about the transaction in the Pandora papers leak.

Marta Herrera, head of the office's anti-corruption unit, said the agency would investigate possible bribery-related corruption charges as well as tax violations.