Human Rights & Law News
Wednesday, 10 April 2013 23:00
Group criticizes government links with controversial military training facility.Advocacy group School of the Americas Watch (SOAW) and representatives of numerous human rights and student groups delivered a letter to President Sebastián Piñera requesting he cease sending Chilean soldiers to train in the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) — formerly the notorious School of the Americas.
Allegations of slow judicial procedure sparks protest in northern Chilean prison, as 235 inmates in Copiapó refuse food.
Following an emotional morning at Neruda’s Isla Negra home, investigators are optimistic about solving the case.
Emilio Berkhoff breaks house arrest, goes on the lam after investigators raid his home in Puerto Choque. 
As the investigation prepares for the exhumation at Isla Negra on Monday, it is unclear if this next step will bring any new evidence in the 40-year-old case. 
Mother and lawyer of slain union leader Juan Pablo Jiménez believe there could be other explanations for his untimely death, urge for further investigation.
Fugitives from leftist guerrilla group suspected of assassinating Pinochet-era senator continue to elude Chilean authorities.
A 16-year-old was arrested by Investigative Police on suspicion of firing the “stray bullet” thought to have killed union leader Juan Pablo Jiménez.
Police brace for violence ahead of traditional day of rallies that has seen widespread violence in previous years.
Candlelight vigils and the creation of new anti-discrimination offices mark anniversary of Daniel Zamudio’s death.
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