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Unauthorized October 18 march leaves 29 detained and six police officers injured
Minister Martín Arrau called for those detained to face justice following incidents on the Alameda marking the anniversary of the social uprising.
Villa Alemana began installing nine smart surveillance poles
Minister of Public Security Martín Arrau and Mayor Nelson Estay led the start of construction in the municipality in the Valparaíso Region.
Carabineros receives 300 CZ Scorpion EVO 3 submachine guns to replace the UZI
Minister Martín Arrau said the first shipment totals "several hundred" weapons and that more will arrive, without disclosing costs or destination units.
Chilean police arrested 28 people during the October 12 march in Santiago
Minister Martín Arrau condemned the violence and backed the Chilean police, which had reported 17 arrests in their first afternoon update.
Sargento de Carabineros muere baleado en procedimiento por VIF en QuillecoIn Spanish
El ministro de Seguridad, Martín Arrau, lamentó el crimen del sargento Jaime Urrea Burgos y pidió respaldar a Carabineros con herramientas concretas.In Spanish
San Miguel se querellará por homicidio frustrado tras baleo a inspector municipalIn Spanish
La alcaldesa Carol Bown anunció la acción judicial. El ministro Martín Arrau visitó al funcionario herido, que será dado de alta este viernes.In Spanish
Carabinero queda en estado grave tras recibir un disparo en la cabeza en Lo EspejoIn Spanish
El ministro de Seguridad, Martín Arrau, visitó al uniformado en la Clínica Las Condes y anunció más apoyo legal, material y operativo a las policías.In Spanish
Government and INDH clash over self-defense for off-duty police
The Senado (Chile's upper house) will debate the Naín-Retamal Law 2.0 next week. The INDH says the bill risks impunity, while minister Arrau defends it.
Arrau calls October 18 unrest in Santiago "outright criminality"
The public security minister announced criminal complaints against those detained and said there were fewer incidents this time but more violence than last year.
Minister Arrau promises sanctions after unrest on anniversary of social uprising
The public security minister reported around 30 arrests and six police officers injured, and said the evidence is already with prosecutors.
Arrau prepares prison initiative with modular facilities and prison service reform
After the failure of the constitutional reform, the Ministry of Security is focusing on rapid prison construction and improving conditions for prison officers.
Arrau condemns October 18 unrest in Santiago as 29 arrested
The Minister of Public Security called for those arrested to face justice and said the government would not allow further acts of violence.
Senate approves seventh extension of state of emergency in the Southern Macrozone
Despite an 85% drop in violent incidents since 2021, the government maintains that violence persists in Malleco, Cautín, Arauco and Biobío.
Arrau accuses National Human Rights Institute of ideological bias over report on self-defense
The National Human Rights Institute objected to extending the presumption of self-defense to off-duty police officers and military personnel, and the government said it would continue pushing for the change.
Director of the National Human Rights Institute responds to Arrau's criticism of report on Nain Retamal Law 2.0
Yerko Ljubetic said the security minister's tone was inappropriate between state institutions and defended the institute's legal mandate.
FA and PC reject Kast's security agenda; PS and PPD are divided
Votes on rules governing the use of force, migrant detention and the Anti-Barricade Law 2.0 reveal an opposition with no common stance on Kast's agenda.
Arrau accuses Communist and Socialist parties over taking use-of-force rules to Constitutional Court
Sixteen opposition senators challenge provisions on lethal force and proportionality in a law that took three years to pass Congress.
Quiroz leads Kast's cabinet agenda but records his worst rating
The seventh Descifra survey shows declines for Quiroz, Alvarado and Poduje, and a debut with negative ratings for Foreign Minister Pérez Mackenna.
Government gives immediate urgency to Victims’ Ombudsman’s Office and security bills
La Moneda seeks to pass justice and policing bills within seven days, in line with the security agreement signed with Congress.
Governing coalition backs Quiroz after Sichel's criticism during 2027 Budget debate
Republicanos, UDI, RN and Evópoli defended the Finance Minister, while the mayor of Ñuñoa called for a political minister to act as a counterweight to him.
