Constitutional reform
Government announces reform to restructure gendarmería after corruption network
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President Gabriel Boric surprised by announcing a constitutional reform transferring Gendarmería's security functions to the Ministry of Public Security, in response to Operation Apocalipsis that detained 44 gendarmes for prison corruption. The measure separates inmate custody from social reintegration, which will go to a new body under Justice. Authorities emphasize it aims to fight organized crime and clean the institution.
President Lee Jae Myung said the solidarity shown in the 1980 Gwangju pro-democracy movement was revived when the public thwarted the 2024 martial law attempt.
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Governor Gustavo Melella signed a decree to veto the law that aimed to halt the provincial constitutional reform. He insists on calling for conventional elections on August 9 despite the Legislature's rejection.