Santiago, Chile, March 29, 2026 (AFP) - Chile to reverse expropriation of Pinochet-era torture center

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2026-03-29

Chile's new right-wing government will reverse plans to expropriate a German-themed settlement that served as a torture center when Augusto Pinochet was in power, a government minister said in remarks published Sunday. Colonia Dignidad, as it was called, featured a swimming pool, manicured lawns and lush forest backdrop, making it look like a nice holiday getaway spot. But in Chile, the area's name is synonymous with horror, as the former home of......

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