In Chile, a rising wave of crime prompts mayors from various political backgrounds to seek military help. This call for action occurs as President Gabriel Boric marks his term’s midpoint. Maipú Mayor Tomás Vodanovic’s discussion with Interior Minister Carolina Tohá about local safety issues sparked this debate. They specifically addressed a Venezuelan ex-military dissident’s discovery […]
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