Chile prison corruption: ex-Gendarmería chief admits organized crime infiltration

Chile's former Gendarmería director publicly refutes official claims of prison control, acknowledging organized crime's deep infiltration and corruption networks within the prison service. This admission follows arrests of officials for bribery and inmate transfers, signaling a systemic integrity failure. The development underscores the state's weakened authority over its penitentiary system and potential implications for public security.