The catastrophic events and especially the earthquake against the Law. Responsibility of administrative organs

Authors

  • José Fernández Richard Profesor de Derecho Municipal y Derecho Urbanístico, Ex Abogado Integrante Corte Suprema

Abstract

This paper explains the different types of responsibilities that may arise in case of earthquakes. It analyzes urban planning and the responsibility of public agencies such as the Ministry of Public Works, the Ministry of Housing and Urbanism, provincial Governments and the municipal administration.

Keywords:

Earthquake, municipal responsibility, municipalities