PLANNED SHIFT OF CARABINEROS (UNIFORMED NATIONAL POLICE) TO MIN OF DEFENSE FROM

Created: 10/12/1973

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li THE chilean militaryhillecree in THE near future which will remove the carabineros (uniformed

national ptlice) from the jurisdictionministry of the

interior ano place them under theoefense. in addition,

AS part of the new constitution now the

OF defense will be uniformed AnO will rotate AhONQ ThE army,

navy, air force, and carabineros. in that order.

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APPROVED FOB KLJJSi

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the *Rhy desires this Changei however,

a large number or carabineros. at least sire acalnst being place* under the ministry of defense. they believe that their primary function is that of policemen and. as such. they should remain under the ministry of the interior. while it is doubtful that the change -ill cause any ihheoiate problems, carabinero officers intend to be watchful for any effects which the change will have on the catabinero's organisation, financing' and supplies.)

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