Chile criminal groups escalate attacks on officials, testing Kast security agenda

Organized crime in Chile is increasingly targeting mayors, police, and prosecutors with threats and killings, marking an escalation in violence against state officials. This trend poses an early challenge to President José Antonio Kast's security agenda, which has yet to yield results. The attacks signal a shift in criminal strategy toward intimidating local governance and law enforcement.

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