Chilean PDI appoints new regional heads in Maule and Biobío

The Investigations Police of Chile (PDI) has announced new leadership for its regional commands in Maule and Biobío.

In the Maule region, Inspector Prefect Javier González Rojas has assumed command, succeeding Luis Salazar Vera, who retired after nearly 34 years of service. González Rojas brings approximately 33 years of experience to the role, with a background in anti-narcotics investigation, police intelligence, and previous leadership roles in the Coquimbo region and Metropolitan Prefectures.

In the Biobío region, Inspector Prefect Carolina Namor Esbry has been appointed as the new regional head. Esbry, who has 34 years of service, previously served as the head of the Aysén region and as the national head of International Cooperation against organized crime. Her mandate will focus on coordinating specialized brigades and the Public Ministry to address violent crime and drug trafficking in the area.