Punta Peuco Prison, Special detention center in Tiltil, Chile.
Punta Peuco is a prison facility located in Tiltil, approximately 64 kilometers from Santiago. The installation consists of four numbered modules with individual rooms equipped with living spaces, kitchens, and bathrooms.
The prison opened in 1995 under President Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle's administration. It was specifically designed to house individuals involved in an earlier period of Chile's political history.
This facility holds former military officers and state officials convicted during Chile's military period. The place represents a chapter of recent history that remains important to many Chileans today.
The facility is situated about 64 kilometers north of Santiago and is accessible from the capital. Visitors should note this is an active prison, so access may be restricted.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, this facility experienced one of the highest infection rates among Chilean prisons. The outbreak revealed challenges in managing disease spread within prison settings.
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