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Eight Army officials formally charged over alleged abuse of conscript soldiers in Arica

From BioBioChile · () Spanish

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  • Prosecutors in Arica formally charged eight Army officials over alleged unlawful coercion against three conscript soldiers.
  • The alleged incidents occurred during a military training campaign in April 2024 at Pacollo barracks in Putre.
  • Prosecutor Rodrigo González provided details about the investigation.

Eight Chilean Army officials have been formally charged over alleged unlawful coercion against three conscript soldiers during a military training campaign in Arica.

The Arica prosecutor’s office said the alleged incidents took place in April 2024 at Pacollo barracks, in the locality of Putre. The case concerns the treatment of the three young conscripts during their instruction.

Prosecutor Rodrigo González referred to the investigation and explained details of the case. The available account does not provide further information about the specific acts alleged or the officials’ responses.

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