Chile’s Agricultural Livestock Service (SAG) Director, Domingo Rojas, is under scrutiny following the revelation he signed an updated cooperation agreement with “Frutas de Chile,” a fruit industry association. Prior to taking office, Rojas had provided consulting services to the same organization through his company, 5 Partners, until March of this year. The agreement was signed within the two-year period stipulated by Chilean law regarding abstention in cases involving prior professional services. This incident follows reports of a lobbying meeting Rojas held with representatives from Frutas de Chile shortly after assuming his position. Fast Check, a fact-checking organization, sought clarification from SAG regarding potential conflicts of interest and the reasons for Rojas not recusing himself, but received no response. The situation raises questions about transparency and impartiality within the agricultural regulatory body.