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President Declares State Of Emergency To Control Irregular Migration

CHILE
  • Chilean President Sebastian Pinera on Wednesday declared a constitutional state of emergency in four northern provinces, granting special powers to the Armed Forces to control irregular migration along the border.
    • The measure, which will last 15 days with the possibility of a two-week renewal, includes the deployment of 672 military personnel and 100 police officers to guard Chile's northern border with Bolivia and Peru. (Xinhua)
  • The floor of the Constitutional Assembly approved with two thirds of the votes 28 of 36 articles presented by the State Form Commission. Those that indicate that Chile is a Regional State, which would replace a unitary State, were approved. Norms related to the Regional Legislative Assemblies were rejected. (BBG)

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