State of exception
Chile's Senate approved by 32 votes in favor, 2 against and 3 abstentions a 30-day extension of the state of exception in La Araucanía Region and Arauco and Biobío provinces. Hours earlier, the Chamber of Deputies passed it with 105 in favor, 23 against and 21 abstentions. The measure, requested by President José Antonio Kast's administration, drew criticism for lacking a comprehensive plan after nearly four years.
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Chile's Congress approved the extension of the state of exception in the Macrozona Sur, proposed by President José Antonio Kast's government. The measure received strong support in both chambers despite criticisms over ongoing violent incidents. Interior Minister Claudio Alvarado reported a 10% rise in rural violence cases this year.