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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.
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.
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.
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.
Sichel challenges Quiroz: change course or add a political minister to counterbalance him
The mayor of Ñuñoa blamed the Finance Minister's lack of empathy for the low approval of José Antonio Kast's government.
Cadem: Kast’s approval falls to 30%, its lowest level since he took office
The poll shows declining ratings for 17 of the 18 ministers assessed, with 69% believing the country is heading in the wrong direction, the worst result since March.
Off-duty police officer foils robbery in Puente Alto as Arrau calls for legal backing
The Security Minister used the case to defend use-of-force rules and the Naín Retamal Law in support of off-duty police officers.
Government wins opposition votes in the Senate for its security agenda
Senators from the PPD and the Christian Democratic Party, along with an independent, support a reform to combat organized crime, while the opposition acknowledges a lack of unity.
Official Gazette publishes rules on the use of force as Constitutional Court reviews opposition challenge
The government maintains that the petition by 16 senators was filed too late, and the Constitutional Court's precedents in similar cases support its position.
Minister Chomali announces restoration of permanent police post at Puente Alto family health center
Following the attack by masked assailants, the Ministry of Health will fund repairs to the Bajos de Mena facility, which cannot treat patients because of the damage.
Attack on Bajos de Mena family health center reignites Matías Toledo’s clash with the government
The mayor of Puente Alto denounces a lack of police following the attack, while the government condemns it and sends the health minister to the facility.