Municipalities in Arica and Collado Villalba address security and illegal occupations

In Arica, Chile, Mayor Orlando Vargas has requested state resources following the implementation of the first Municipal Security Law. Vargas reported that the municipality has already invested 4.8 billion pesos to expand its security team from 50 to 280 personnel. He emphasized the need for additional funding to acquire technology and equipment to better protect municipal inspectors.

In Collado Villalba, Spain, Mayor Mariola Vargas announced that the local government has sealed a building on Alpedrete Street, effectively leaving the municipality free of illegally occupied buildings. The decision followed technical reports citing severe safety risks, including potential fire hazards and irregular electrical installations that threatened both occupants and the surrounding area.