Historical Events tagged with "carabineros"

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Politics & Government

Foundation of Carabineros de Chile

April 27th, 1927 97 years ago

The Carabineros de Chile were established as the national police and gendarmerie, merging various policing forces into one. This decision was made during the presidency of Carlos Ibáñez del Campo, aimed at improving law enforcement efficiency across Chile. The formation took place in Santiago, consolidating the control of internal security and border management under a single entity, allowing for a more organized response to crime and civil unrest.

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