Opposition lawmakers decided to drop the interpellation of the security minister after Tuesday's cabinet reshuffle. The move aims to give new holder Martín Arrau time to settle in.
After a meeting held on Wednesday night, opposition lawmakers agreed to drop the announced interpellation against former minister Trinidad Steinert. The decision followed her removal in the cabinet adjustment driven by President José Antonio Kast.
The legislators valued Steinert's removal and chose to work with Arrau instead. Per the Constitution, the summons targets a serving minister, yet they preferred to allow an installation period.
Deputy Jaime Araya stated that an interpellation would not help while the government lacks a security plan. Raúl Leiva added that they expect Arrau to provide detailed background to the public.
