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Al estilo Bukele: el presidente de Chile anuncia el traslado por tierra de cerca de 300 reos a nueva cárcel en Talca
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· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The inmates will be moved by land to the "La Laguna" prison in Talca, which is located in the Maule region, about 250 kilometers south of Santiago.
In Chile, the president has announced a plan to transfer approximately 300 high-risk inmates to a new prison. The inmates will be moved by land to the "La Laguna" prison in Talca, which is located in the Maule region, about 250 kilometers south of Santiago. The transfer is part of an operation by the Chilean Gendarmerie.
Further details about the operation, including its goals and timeline, are available from the source. The president of Chile made the announcement in a press conference, noting the need for a change in the country's prison policies due to overcrowding.
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Category: local Published: August 14, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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