On Thursday morning, the Regional Council (CORE) of Tarapacá approved by majority a budget reduction of $1.902 million for the Regional Prosecutor’s Office, continuing with a modification initiated last year. In the 12th plenary session, the project, which will extend until 2025, was approved with 10 votes in favor, 3 against and 2 abstentions.
The reduction includes the acquisition of armored vehicles and the implementation of advanced technology for the digitization of documents and forensic analysis.
During the session, Governor José Miguel Carvajal and the 14 regional councilors were present, who debated and voted on the project that seeks to optimize the regional budget for the Prosecutor’s Office.
Councilor Freddy Araneda justified his vote against, arguing that “we must remember that Chile is divided into three branches of the state: legislative, executive and judicial, and the Public Ministry is autonomous. “We would be financing another branch of the State for its operation, which should be covered by the Public Ministry.”
On the other hand, Councillor Camila Navarro highlighted the budgetary effort of the regional council to strengthen security institutions, stating that “we have made a significant effort as a regional council in budgetary matters to invest in strengthening these institutions that are frontline.” Councillor Carlos Mancilla pointed out that “strengthening security is one of the main demands of our region, and this is one of the few mechanisms we have as councillors to contribute to local security.”
Meanwhile, the president of the CORE Security Commission, Sergio Asarella, defended the continuity of the project, highlighting its effectiveness and the positive impact on the community. “This is not a new project, it is a continuation of work that has already been done with great success,” he said.
Once the vote was over, regional prosecutor Trinidad Steinert invited the councilors to her office to resolve any questions. “I understand that the management of this Regional Prosecutor’s Office together with my team and management is transparent. I am delighted to receive them so that we can clarify any questions. The approved funds will help us combat organized crime, which is more established than you might think. The entry of weapons is an issue that worries me and the establishment of several organized crime gangs.”
Meanwhile, in conversation with Radio Paulinacounselor Eduardo Mamani accused Governor Carvajal of interventionism in the upcoming elections and confirmed that he does not rule out going to the Tarapacá Regional Comptroller’s Office to present an appeal.
The approved budget contemplates the acquisition of armored vehicles for $220 million, the digitization of documents and the implementation of advanced technology for forensic analysis. It also includes the implementation of a “Mobile Prosecutor’s Office” to bring services to remote areas, with an investment of $238 million.
In addition, internal management will be improved through the digitalization and destruction of documents, the acquisition of a high-capacity server and UPS systems to prevent the loss of information, and the purchase of additional notebooks and screens for prosecutors and lawyers.
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