The currency and the Congress press the accelerator in security: the increase in the term of flagrancy could be the first to get rid of the ACOT

La TerceraIndependent🔒Center11 hr. ago

The Chilean executive branch and Congress are pushing forward with security-related reforms under the Anti-Crime and Terrorism Agenda (ACOT). The focus is on increasing the maximum period of 'flagrancia', the time allowed for authorities to investigate alleged crimes, from 12 to 24 hours. This change would grant police more autonomy in collecting evidence and taking statements without judicial oversight. The proposal was introduced by Renovación Nacional senators and backed by President José Antonio Kast’s government. It is set for debate in the Senate this Tuesday, with a vote expected immediately after. If passed, it could become the first ACOT initiative to move toward lawmaking, followed by approval in the Chamber of Deputies. The bill also extends similar powers to maritime authorities, though with a longer 48-hour window due to slower vessel movements. While the legislation has broad support across political lines, including from the Republican Party and the Broad Front, it remains controversial among opposition groups who question the reform’s constitutionality.

Bias read (Center): While the article presents the initiative as a priority for the government and highlights bipartisan support in legislative committees, it does not overtly favor any particular political faction. The framing remains balanced between the government’s push for security measures and the broader context