Chile Kast government grants prison benefits to dictatorship-era human rights convicts

Chile's Justice Minister Fernando Rabat defended prison benefits for prisoners convicted of human rights violations during the Pinochet dictatorship, citing legal obligations. This marks a policy shift under the Kast administration, which has faced criticism for leniency toward past abuses. The move could reignite domestic and international scrutiny of Chile's transitional justice record.

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