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Mother reunites with sons taken under Pinochet regime 40 years ago

Al Jazeera · 2026-11-12

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• What happened: Mother reunites with sons taken under Pinochet regime 40 years ago Mother reunites with sons taken under Pinochet regime 40 years ago A mother in Chile has finally embraced two of her sons for the first time in 40 years. They were taken from her as infants by hospital workers during the dictatorship of General Augusto ... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.

Mother reunites with sons taken under Pinochet regime 40 years ago

A mother in Chile has finally embraced two of her sons for the first time in 40 years. They were taken from her as infants by hospital workers during the dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet, amid an estimated 20,000 coerced adoptions.

Source: Al Jazeera
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