Chile ex-minister says Supreme Court doctrine forced sentence reductions for sex offenders

Former Chilean Justice Minister Hernán Larraín claims he opposed reducing sentences for convicted child rapists but was compelled by Supreme Court doctrine, implicating the Kast government in a judicial controversy. The statement shifts blame to the judiciary, but the exact legal mechanism and extent of ministerial discretion remain unclear. This matters as it could fuel political and legal scrutiny of the administration's handling of sex crime sentencing.

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