IHM & Abogados AsociadosLegal insights
Senate approves in general a bill classifying clandestine entry into Chile as a crime
The initiative was approved with 24 votes in favor and 20 against, following an agreement of committees allowing a simple quorum vote. The bill amends the Immigration and Foreigners Law to penalize irregular entry with minimal imprisonment.
This legislative step indicates a tougher stance on irregular migration, which may elicit both support and backlash depending on the social and humanitarian implications.
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