NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 13, 2026Miami-Dade
Chilean government transfers 300 high-risk inmates to new prison facility
The Chilean government relocated nearly 300 high-risk inmates from various locations to a new, large-scale prison facility on Thursday. This action is part of President José Antonio Kast's initiative to address organized crime.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – EspañolWhy It Matters
The transfer represents a shift in the management of high-risk prisoners in Chile, directly impacting the security infrastructure and the administration's stated policy goals regarding .
Key Facts
- The Chilean government transferred nearly 300 high-risk inmates on Thursday.
- The inmates were moved from various locations across the country to a new, large-scale prison.
- The transfer is intended to support President José Antonio Kast's campaign promise to combat organized crime.
Who's Mentioned
personNayib Bukele“President of El Salvador”other298“Exact number of high-security inmates transferred”other878“Number of immigrants deported by current government”personJosé Antonio Kast“President of Chile”other155“Miles south of Santiago”locationLa Laguna“High-security prison facility”organizationTren de Aragua“Transnational criminal gang”other300“Approximate number of inmates transferred”organizationAP“News agency reporting the event”locationChile“Country where the action occurred”personGabriel Boric“Former President of Chile”other40“Alleged criminal organization members transferred”other250“Kilometers south of Santiago”locationSantiago“Capital of Chile”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”