Authorities confirmed the arrest of Alberto Carlos Mejía Hernández, a Venezuelan hitman linked to the assassination of the so-called "Rey de Meiggs," in Colombia. Mejía escaped Chile and traveled through multiple countries before his capture, which was facilitated by an oversight involving his sister and identification through a distinctive tattoo despite his altered appearance. Following his detention, he was transferred to Bogotá pending extradition to Chile, a process approved by a Chilean court. Concurrently, Chilean security forces continue an intensive search for dangerous inmates who escaped from the Valparaíso prison, prompting the implementation of a "Plan Candado" to apprehend the fugitives. Additionally, authorities have formalized charges against ten individuals connected to the kidnapping of a businessman in Quilicura, with investigations exploring links to foreign criminal organizations. The arrest of an Ecuadorian man known as "Tío Lukas," accused of acting as an intermediary in the "Rey de Meiggs" murder, was also reported. Chilean President Gabriel Boric commented on the capture, emphasizing the government's commitment to pursuing fugitives. The security crisis following the prison break has sparked political debate, with figures such as Karol Cariola of the Communist Party and Diego Schalper of the National Renewal party addressing the issue and its implications for governance and public safety.
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