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Chile’s new president launches border barrier plan to curb illegal immigration
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Chile’s new far-right president, José Antonio Kast, began preparations on Monday to build a fortified barrier along the country’s northern frontier as part of a sweeping crackdown on illegal immigration. The move, announced less than a week after he took office, reflects a tougher approach to border security and rising public concern over crime.