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Chile's Crime Surge Fuels Right-Wing Election Sentiment

12/14/2025

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Chile faces a surge in violent crime driven by international criminal groups, unsettling the nation.
The rise in murders and crime has become a key issue ahead of the presidential election.
Erika Moscoso, a local baker from Cariquima, says she fears and has installed locks for the first time.
The situation reflects broader concerns beyond Chile and could push political sentiment toward the right as insecurity rises.

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Story summary

Chile faces a surge in violent crime driven by international criminal groups, unsettling the nation.
The rise in murders and crime has become a key issue ahead of the presidential election.
Erika Moscoso, a local baker from Cariquima, says she fears and has installed locks for the first time.
The situation reflects broader concerns beyond Chile and could push political sentiment toward the right as insecurity rises.