The Global Advisor: Spotlight on Latin America | January 2025
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Chile
Man express kidnaps civilians in Maule Region An armed man on 23 November express kidnapped two individuals in Sol de Septiembre, northeast of Curicó (Maule region). The perpetrator attacked the victims in a public square and took them to an undisclosed area nearby where he attempted to make electronic bank transfers from their phones. A police patrol noticed the incident, arrested the man and released the victims. No further information was reported.
Control Risks comment
The number of reported kidnaps in Chile has increased steadily over the last five years. During 2024, the country registered 50% more cases compared to the total of the previous year. This upward trend underscores the long-term deterioration of the security environment amid the wider presence of criminal groups throughout the country. The Santiago Metropolitan region will continue accounting for the largest proportion of cases over 2025.
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