Chile Congress extends flagrancy detention to 24 hours, expanding police powers

Chile's Chamber of Deputies approved a constitutional reform extending the flagrancy detention window from 12 to 24 hours, sending it for promulgation. The measure, backed by 125 votes, modifies the Criminal Procedure Code to give police more time to detain suspects caught in the act. This represents a notable shift in criminal procedure, likely aimed at enhancing law enforcement capabilities, but raises civil liberties concerns.