Authorities Seize 3t of Marijuana in San Antonio
SANTIAGO – The seizure of 3t of marijuana at San Antonio port has alerted authorities to the possible presence of a cartel. Mexico’s Jalisco Cartel...
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Increase in Assaults During Pandemic in Metropolitan Region
SANTIAGO – The Covid-19 pandemic and restrictions implemented to stop it have affected crime, Chilean authorities report. In several districts, assaults have increased significantly. Nationwide,...
Chile Gripped by Maciel Murder Case
CONCHALÍ – After more than 14 months, the case of missing Fernanda Maciel has been resolved. The body of the 21-year-old woman was found on...
How The Biggest Human Trafficking Ring In Chile Worked
SANTIAGO – The Investigative Police (PDI) together with the Public Prosecutor announced this weekend the bust of the biggest human trafficking ring ever in Chile....
The Story Behind The Burning Suitcase In Providencia
by Bob Travis
SANTIAGO — Mundane epilogue to a violent death and gruesome desecration: less than 24 hours after firefighters found a burning suitcase with a body inside...
Chilean “Tourist Burglars” Active Around the World
SANTIAGO –Around the world, organized groups of Chilean thieves make headlines, entering countries on tourist visas and robbing houses and vehicles. In some cases, the...
Despite incidents, Chile remains a safe country
CURICÓ – This week, two Chilean policemen in Curicó were attacked by a civilian. An incident as violent as this against the police does not...
A third of Chilean households experienced robbery in the last 6 months
SANTIAGO – More than a third of households participating in a survey conducted by the Paz Ciudadana Foundation claim to have been victim of (attempted)...