Chile: Early release of convicted child abuser in Punta Arenas sparks controversy

Jorge Alejandro Silva Ovando was released from prison in Punta Arenas on September 9, 2026, 18 months early, following a reserved decree by the Ministry of Justice that reduced his 15-year sentence for repeated sexual abuse of a minor. The case, reported by La Prensa Austral and Interferencia, has ignited public and political backlash in Magallanes, raising questions about the transparency of sentence reductions and the justice system's handling of sex offenders.

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