Chile: Kast bill seeks to end early release for child rapists after 56 reduced sentences

Chile's government admitted state failures and is reforming prison benefits after 56 convicts of sexual crimes against minors received reduced sentences, sparking public outrage. The bill, presented by opposition leader Kast, aims to tighten eligibility for early release. The outcome is uncertain as the reform faces legislative debate, but it signals a political shift toward harsher sentencing.

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