President José Antonio Kast announced he will meet with the family of the 12-year-old boy killed in a carjacking in San Bernardo. The step aims to push changes to the juvenile criminal responsibility law.
The president made the statements on June 29 on Radio Polar. He said he expects to hold the meeting after his tour to Paraguay and Uruguay. Kast mentioned previous cases such as Tamara in Huechuraba and Joaquín in Rancagua.
UDI deputies requested urgency for a 2018 bill that lowers the age of criminal responsibility to 13. The initiative also proposes treating repeat offenders over 16 as adults in serious crimes. The caucus cited Public Ministry figures showing an increase in minors linked to criminal organizations.
Security Public Minister Martín Arrau backed debate on the so-called Ley Alejandro. He stated the executive is studying improvements to juvenile criminal responsibility. Cardinal Fernando Chomalí expressed empathy with the boy's mother and shared her doubts about the existence of God.
