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Crimes Involving Minors Rise 23% in First Half of Year; Calama Case Imitation Among Key Factors
Threats in school settings have doubled compared to the previous period, peaking in April, one month after the Hernán Meneses case. Furthermore, there was a 10% increase in 'encerronas' (ambush robberies) and general robberies, heightening concerns about youth safety.
This report highlights a worrying escalation in juvenile delinquency, with the imitation of specific incidents like the Calama case pointing to a critical need for more targeted behavioral and social prevention strategies.
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