A member of the Communist Party was 54 years old at the time of his abduction. He was a dairy product salesman and a driver, and at the moment of his detention, he was traveling with his son on a vehicle on Avenida Departamental in Santiago. As a result of these events, three former DINA agents were sentenced in 2023 as perpetrators of the crime.

"Granting a pardon in cases of grave human rights violations before at least a substantial part of the sentence has been served undermines these obligations and may lead to international liability for the State," warned the Institute.

The Chilean General Comptroller's Office has confirmed the validity of a complaint regarding the unauthorized compilation of personal data from residents in Lo Barnechea for political purposes, ruling that local authorities must not engage in such practices.

José Santiago Faúndez Sepúlveda, the army captain sentenced for the homicide of Romario Veloz during the 2019 social unrest, is poised to become the first military member to potentially receive a pardon from President José Antonio Kast.

With José Antonio Kast taking office as President, the threat of impunity resurfaces as he considers granting presidential pardons to state agents convicted for crimes during the social unrest of 2019.

After four decades of searching, the family of 15-year-old Luis Pino Soto, who disappeared in 1986, has finally achieved government recognition for his case, which now advances as a crime against humanity.

In late 2023, prosecutor Luis Arroyo was controversially dismissed after being accused of being aware of staged actions and having influenced the process by deleting WhatsApp conversations with Carabineros Major Patricio Marín, who was later convicted of public document forgery and obstruction of an investigation.

"We must not let this become our new reality," the legislator stated following the shocking assault on the former constitutional member. "We cannot allow this violence to be normalized in our society. It is crucial that all authorities and the government provide a clear and committed response to these incidents," she added.

The Santiago Court of Appeals has upheld a prison sentence for Carabineros Major Rodrigo Sanzana Olhaberry for his involvement in the violent shooting of a University of Santiago student during a protest, resulting in severe injuries and ongoing legal ramifications.

The organizations rejected the appointments of Fernando Rabat as Justice and Human Rights Minister and Fernando Barros as Defense Minister, accusing both of being linked to Pinochet's legal defense.