Chile’s Comptroller General has determined that Interior Minister Carolina Tohá Steinert exceeded her authority in a recent case. This finding relates to the ongoing investigation of the alleged murderer of police officer Emmanuel Sánchez. Simultaneously, the Chilean Court of Appeals has ordered an internal investigation into a newly appointed judge due to her prior communication with controversial businessman and lawyer Luis Hermosilla, who is linked to other sensitive cases. The inquiry focuses on potential conflicts of interest arising from these past exchanges. Both investigations raise concerns about potential political interference within the judicial system. This development unfolds amidst heightened public scrutiny of Chile’s law enforcement and judicial processes. The Comptroller's ruling and the judicial investigation signal a commitment to accountability, but also add complexity to these already sensitive proceedings.