Law & Justice
Chile's Kast urges organized crime reforms in Congress
Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast said in a national address on Wednesday that he would push Congress to approve legislative reforms aimed at fighting organized crime.
Kast said the package was part of a central campaign promise. He said there were more than 30 bills, including some already before Congress, that would change how Chile confronts organized crime.
He said additional legislation would be submitted in the coming days.
Update
Jose Antonio Kast said in a national address on Wednesday that he would push Congress to approve the reforms.
Kast said there are more than 30 bills, including some already in Congress, aimed at changing Chile's approach to organized crime.
Kast said more legislation would be submitted in the coming days.
Source note: AFP news report published on 6 August 2026 at 02:19:21 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
The item does not specify the contents of the individual bills or the timetable for congressional action.
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AFP news report published on .