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Rabat defends reform of National Human Rights Institute and rejects claims the bill harms democracy
The justice minister said that only 68 of the 3,263 criminal complaints filed by the National Human Rights Institute over the social unrest led anywhere and that criminal proceedings had been abused.
Director of the National Human Rights Institute says Kast's reform threatens the body's autonomy
Yerko Ljubetic warned that a transitional council trusted by the president could prevent the National Human Rights Institute from carrying out its legally mandated functions.
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.
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.
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.
National Human Rights Institute says state has serious outstanding human rights obligations seven years after social uprising
Of more than 12,000 complaints of institutional violence during the October 18 unrest, only 219 resulted in convictions, according to Public Prosecutor’s Office data.
Diputados libertarios piden desfinanciar el INDH en el próximo PresupuestoIn Spanish
La bancada libertaria también exige eliminar personal de género, redefinir el gasto de la Conadi y reducir ministerios y subsecretarías.In Spanish
PNL proposes cuts to the 2027 Budget in meeting with Kast at Cerro Castillo
Johannes Kaiser's libertarians called for spending cuts in culture, the INDH and exonerados, and warned that their support for the Government comes with conditions.
UDI anuncia revisión del Presupuesto 2027 para revertir recortes en educaciónIn Spanish
Los diputados oficialistas cuestionan la baja a Liceos Bicentenario y el fin de "Yo elijo mi PC", y proponen recortar recursos al INDH.In Spanish
Former Minister Gajardo rejects pardons for those convicted of crimes against humanity
The former justice minister said humanitarian cases involving serious illness should be decided by the courts, not the President.
Marches called for October 18 despite government authorizing none
Social organizations maintain their calls to gather in Plaza Baquedano and the regions; the CUT distances itself, and Governor Orrego warns he will pursue those responsible for damage.
Diputados UDI piden reponer "Yo Elijo mi PC" en el Presupuesto 2027In Spanish
Oficialistas, opositores y alcaldes critican que el Gobierno deje sin fondos las Becas TIC, y la ministra Arzola abre espacio a discutirlo en el Congreso.In Spanish
