| − | '''Carabineros de Chile''' is the national uniformed police force of the Republic of Chile. Established in 1927, it is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for public order, traffic control, border security, and civic duties nationwide. With the motto ''Orden y Patria'' ("Order and Fatherland"), Carabineros are widely regarded as one of the most prestigious and least corrupt police forces in Latin America, consistently earning international recognition and serving as a profound source of national pride for [[Chile]]ans.<ref name=Integrity>{{cite web|url=https://www.ganintegrity.com/country-profiles/chile|title=Chile country risk report|publisher=GAN Integrity|date=November 5, 2020|accessdate=March 23, 2026}}</ref> | + | '''Carabineros de Chile''' is the national uniformed police force of the Republic of Chile. Established in 1927, it is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for public order, traffic control, border security, and civic duties nationwide. With the motto ''Orden y Patria'' ("Order and Fatherland"), Carabineros are widely regarded as one of the most prestigious and least corrupt police forces in Latin America, consistently earning international recognition and serving as a profound source of national pride for [[Chile]]ans.<ref name=Integrity>{{cite web|url=https://www.ganintegrity.com/country-profiles/chile|title=Chile country risk report|publisher=GAN Integrity|date=November 5, 2020|accessdate=March 23, 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.infobae.com/2013/09/22/1508838-chile-y-colombia-los-paises-la-policia-mas-confiable/|title=Chile y Colombia, los países con la policía más confiable|date=September 22, 2013|publisher=Infobae|language=es}}</ref> |
| | The institution integrates police and gendarmerie functions, operating under the Ministry of the Interior and Public Security with paramilitary capabilities for emergencies. Its members receive rigorous training focused on discipline, professionalism, and national service. | | The institution integrates police and gendarmerie functions, operating under the Ministry of the Interior and Public Security with paramilitary capabilities for emergencies. Its members receive rigorous training focused on discipline, professionalism, and national service. |