Chile: Sentence Reductions for Sex Offenders Spark Rift in Ruling Coalition

Chile's Ministry of Justice granted sentence reductions to 56 convicted individuals, including sexual aggressors of minors, triggering internal tensions within the ruling right-wing coalition. President Kast backs Minister Rabat, but right-wing factions warn the dispute could weaken the government. The controversy highlights a potential political vulnerability for the administration.

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