Chile Child Defender Condemns Sentence Reductions for Sex Offenders

Chile's Ministry of Justice issued 56 decrees reducing sentences for individuals convicted of sexual crimes against minors, prompting the Child Defender (Defensoría de la Niñez) to formally object. The measure is controversial as it may lead to early release of offenders, raising public safety and legal concerns. The full scope and legal basis of the reductions remain unclear.

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