Political tensions emerge over security officials in Argentina and Chile

In Argentina, Hernán Amad, the Director of Community Relations within the provincial Ministry of Security, is facing criticism in Rivadavia. Local leaders and residents claim Amad is prioritizing his mayoral campaign over his official duties. Critics note his absence from addressing local crime concerns and his failure to support police forces during high-risk operations, suggesting his increased public visibility is an attempt to improve low polling numbers.

In Chile, the Renovación Nacional (RN) party is navigating internal tensions regarding the role of Security Minister José García Ruminot. Senator Andrea Balladares met with President José Antonio Kast to address reports of an offensive by the Interior Ministry and other government sectors aimed at weakening García's position. President Kast reportedly assured the party that he does not intend to remove the minister and maintains a positive evaluation of his performance.