Chile moves hundreds of inmates to a new prison as President Kast ramps up security push

On Thursday, the Chilean government transferred nearly 300 high-risk inmates from around the country to a sprawling new prison. The mass transfer was executed as part of an intensified security push by the administration.

The action is driven by hard-line President José Antonio Kast, who is utilizing the security push to regain momentum on his core campaign pledge to combat organized crime in the country.