Carabineros avoids comment on Naín-Retamal law changes, citing legal mandate

The director general of Carabineros, Marcelo Araya, has sidestepped questions regarding proposed amendments to the Naín-Retamal law, asserting that the police institution is bound to operate under existing legislation. Araya's comments came at an event in La Moneda, amidst a week marked by the arrest of over 15 police officers across various regions. He stressed that the institution is committed to upholding the law and will not tolerate misconduct. Regarding the ongoing investigations into officers, Araya assured that those implicated are individuals who do not belong in Carabineros, and their actions tarnish the uniform. When pressed about the legislative debate, Araya reiterated the obedient and non-deliberative nature of the police force, indicating it is not his role to comment on political proposals. The context of these statements includes a recent series of detentions involving police personnel, highlighting internal accountability challenges within the force.

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