La commission de la sécurité du Sénat se réunira à Saint-Bernard comme un geste au maire Christopher White.

The Senate Security Commission will hold its session in San Bernardo as a symbolic gesture of support for Mayor Christopher White. The meeting, scheduled for Monday, marks a clear stance against organized crime and aims to show solidarity with local authorities facing threats. The decision comes after reports surfaced that Juan Flores, known as "Indio Juan," a fugitive who escaped from the former Santiago Penitentiary in February 2026, was planning an attack on Mayor White. Flores had been detained following investigations into his alleged plans to target the mayor ahead of Independence Day celebrations. His intentions were tied to efforts to gain control over two sectors of San Bernardo linked to drug trafficking activities. In response to the threat, Mayor White was forced to seek medical attention after experiencing a health crisis upon learning of the planned attack. Political figures from various sectors have expressed their backing for the mayor, emphasizing the need for public officials to remain resilient in the face of criminal intimidation. Senator Juan Luis Castro, a member of the Senate's Public Safety Committee, announced the location of the upcoming session. He stated that holding the meeting in San Bernardo is intended to demonstrate that no authority will be intimidated by organized crime. "This session is key and emblematic to show that nobody will bow down to organized crime, no matter how many threats or plans there are, especially from someone like Indio Juan, who has been on the run for seven to eight months," Castro explained. Castro emphasized that such situations should not be overlooked, not just for Mayor White but for all public officials in Chile. He warned of the dangers posed by the growing influence of organized crime, drawing parallels to other countries where similar challenges led to severe consequences. "There are countries that have already gone through this and ended up in very bad situations because the criminals eventually took control," he added. The move by the Senate reflects broader concerns about the increasing power of criminal organizations and the potential risks they pose to local governance. It also underscores the importance of political unity in addressing these challenges. As the session approaches, officials and residents in San Bernardo await further developments, hoping that the demonstration of solidarity will contribute to greater security and stability in the region.