New regional chiefs appointed for PDI in Los Lagos and Tarapacá

The Chilean Investigative Police (PDI) has undergone leadership changes in the Los Lagos and Tarapacá regions.

In Los Lagos, Inspector Prefect Juan Orellana Campos has assumed the role of regional chief in Puerto Montt. Orellana, an investigative officer with 32 years of service including experience in Antofagasta and Biobío, succeeds Inspector Prefect Sergio Alvear, who retired after 34 years of service.

In Tarapacá, Inspector Prefect José Contreras Hernández has officially taken command of the regional police force. He succeeds Inspector Prefect Mauricio Jorquera Ramírez, who retired following more than 33 years with the institution. Contreras Hernández will focus his administration on optimizing investigative work, combating organized crime, and enhancing coordination with other institutions to address security challenges in the northern macro-zone.