{"id":14398,"date":"2026-04-06T18:53:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T18:53:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elpregonerodechile.com\/?p=14398"},"modified":"2026-04-06T18:53:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T18:53:40","slug":"the-country-has-lost-control-of-security-el-ciudadano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elpregonerodechile.com\/?p=14398","title":{"rendered":"\u00abThe Country has Lost Control of Security\u00bb El Ciudadano"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Original article: Diputado Araya le enrostra al gobierno alza de 42,3% en homicidios: \u201cEl pa\u00eds volvi\u00f3 a perder el control de la seguridad\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Deputy Jaime Araya<\/strong> (Independent-PPD) directly confronted the government of Jos\u00e9 Antonio Kast regarding the 42.3% surge in homicides<\/strong> and warned that \u00abthe country has lost control of security\u00bb.<\/p>\n

Referring to the latest figures from the Tactical Police Operations System (STOP) of Carabineros de Chile, the parliamentarian from Antofagasta region noted that the number of homicides increased by 13.3% just last week<\/strong>, while in the past 28 days, it has accumulated a staggering 42.3% increase<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u201cAccording to the official STOP figures from Carabineros, homicides have skyrocketed by 42.3%. When comparing the last 28 days, which fall squarely within this government\u2019s term, we see a dramatic rise<\/strong> (\u2026) this is a state issue,\u201d he remarked in statements to Mega.<\/p>\n

In light of this situation, Araya sent a letter to Minister of Security Trinidad, urging her to call a joint session of the Security Commissions from both the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate to discuss \u201cwhat measures will be taken, which will be reinforced, and why the country has lost control of security once again.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI am not going to follow the Republican Party\u2019s example by pursuing constitutional charges against the Minister of Security, as they did with Carolina Toh\u00e1. This is a matter that requires us to sit down and evaluate what was done well in the previous government<\/strong>, which allowed for the stabilization of homicide rates; what has been neglected in this confusion where the Ministry of Security has dismissed the head of intelligence at the PDI (Consuelo Pe\u00f1a), and whether she had the authority for her position,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat is happening here is exactly what we have always said; organized crime does not have a political agenda<\/strong>, it does not care about the political affiliation of the government; they continue their criminal operations, and this has accelerated significantly, as shown by the data on the STOP website,\u201d he emphasized.<\/p>\n

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In just 28 days, homicides increased by 42.3%. I am demanding that the Minister of Security convene both committees immediately to report on what measures will be taken and which ones will be strengthened, and why the country has lost control of security. pic.twitter.com\/7urY3thMbB<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jaime Araya Diputado (@Dip_JaimeAraya) April 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Araya: \u00abWe Expected Much More from a Government That Presented Itself as an Expert in Security\u00bb<\/span><\/h3>\n

In an interview with CNN Chile, the deputy stressed the importance of providing clear answers and reassurances to the public, anticipating that Minister Steinert would quickly call Congress committees to outline what actions will be taken<\/strong> and what support she requires from lawmakers \u00abto establish a robust agenda to combat homicide<\/strong> and bring the rates back down again.\u00bb<\/p>\n

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HOMICIDES HAVE SOARED
according to the STOP Law Platform of Carabineros:
last week they increased by 13.3%
in the last 28 days they increased by 42.3%
I will call for a joint session of the Security Committees of the House and Senate so the Minister can present measures\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/LJIv0mHfPK<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jaime Araya Diputado (@Dip_JaimeAraya) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

\u00abWe cannot allow homicide rates to skyrocket again,\u00bb Araya warned in a social media message accompanied by Carabineros\u2019 statistics.<\/p>\n

He questioned the timing of this increase, which coincides with Jos\u00e9 Antonio Kast\u2019s assumption of the presidency, especially since he promised during his electoral campaign that his administration would \u00abgenerate order, security, and confidence.\u00bb <\/p>\n

\u201cWe expected much more from a government that presented itself as an expert in security<\/strong>,\u00bb Araya noted.<\/p>\n

However, he made it clear that \u00abthis is not a time for petty disputes,\u00bb as \u00aborganized crime is advancing, and there is no room for improvisation today.\u00bb <\/p>\n

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Official figures from Carabineros show an alarming increase of over 40% in homicides in the last month. We expected much more from a government that presented itself as an expert in security. But this is not a time for petty disputes: organized crime is advancing and today there is no\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/7XGaaqvYKF<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jaime Araya Diputado (@Dip_JaimeAraya) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

\u201cIt is essential to review what worked, correct mistakes, and act decisively to halt this wave of homicides<\/strong>,\u201d he asserted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n