Chilean President Kast Transfers Hundreds of High-Risk Inmates to New Mega-Prison, Citing Bukele Model for Security
Chilean President José Antonio Kast has initiated a significant security measure by overseeing the transfer of nearly 300 high-risk inmates to the newly inaugurated La Laguna Prison. This facility, situated approximately 250 kilometers south of the capital, Santiago, is central to Kast's broader strategy to combat organized crime, alleviate severe prison overcrowding, and dismantle criminal networks operated remotely by incarcerated gang leaders. The transfer involved 298 maximum-security prisoners, specifically targeting 40 alleged members of criminal organizations and nine identified gang leaders. La Laguna Prison is touted as Chile's most modern and secure correctional facility, designed to house 2,097 inmates across various units, including maximum-security wings. It is equipped with advanced surveillance technology, featuring 1,500 cameras, body scanners, and systems to block cellphone signals, aiming to prevent external communication by inmates. Although the prison opened last year under the previous... 
