Chile intensifies deportations, 2,000 expelled in 2026; 75,000 orders pending

Chile's government under President José Antonio Kast reports expelling 2,000 foreigners in 2026 and is intensifying deportations with daily flights to execute over 75,000 pending orders, following budget and legal adjustments. Deportations to Venezuela remain paralyzed due to diplomatic hurdles, limiting enforcement. This marks a significant escalation in immigration enforcement, with operational capacity now the key constraint.

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