Children's Ombudsman challenges ruling on writ of protection, youth participation in crimes rises, and regional funds increase

The Children's Ombudsman announced that it will insist on its writ of protection before the Supreme Court following the Court of Appeals' declaration of inadmissibility regarding sentence reductions. Simultaneously, authorities reported a 16.4% increase in the involvement of minors in crimes and the approval of the reinstatement of funds for regional governments.

The Children's Ombudsman communicated that it will take the case to the Supreme Court if the Santiago Court of Appeals does not reconsider its decision to declare inadmissible the writ of protection filed against decrees that reduced sentences for sexual offenses. The organization maintains that the writ seeks to safeguard the rights of victims.

On the other hand, during a public security seminar, the Undersecretary of Crime Prevention, Gonzalo Guerrero, reported that the participation of minors in crimes grew by 16.4% between January and August 2026 compared to the same period of the previous year, registering some 23,000 minors involved.

Finally, the Special Joint Budget Commission approved an Executive branch indication that reinstates nearly 94.897 billion pesos for the budget of regional governments in 2027, reducing the initially projected cut following negotiations with governors and parliamentarians.