The Chilean government has requested Congress approve $25.6 billion in debt for the 2027 Budget. This request comes amid national mourning following the murder of another *carabinero* (police officer). Additionally, preparations for the oral trial of Monsalve have been suspended. The government’s financial request seeks to bolster the nation’s economic strategies for the coming year. The escalating violence against law enforcement officials is sparking public outcry and demanding governmental response. The suspension of the Monsalve trial introduces another layer of complexity within the Chilean legal system. CIPER Chile initially published the report.