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Weekly Report - 13 April 2023 (WR-23-15)

CHILE: Boric announces massive increase in police budget

Fighting crime appears to have become priority number one in Chile. A package of new security laws is being fast-tracked through congress. President Gabriel Boric has announced an unprecedented 40% increase - an extra US$1.5bn – for policing in the national budget. However, quick results are unlikely.

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