Between 2020 and 2023, I wrote a story each Sunday for the weekend section of La Tercera newspaper, covering different beats according to the week’s contingency. Here is a selection of my best journalistic pieces about local crime in Chile, which were published in the printed edition and the digital website of the newspaper.
02/04/2022
The secrets of Renato López
In 2020, a hitman murdered a businessman in Viña del Mar, a Chilean city. The alleged mastermind of the murder was Renato López, a man with two convictions for drug trafficking that did not appear on his current criminal record and an investigation for possible participation in his wife's disappearance. Still, one of his extenuating circumstances was his previous impeccable conduct.
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03/22/2023
Narco-funerals: the dreaded path for funeral drivers.
The surge in the homicide rate in Chile has led to a rise in high-risk funerals. Funeral homes are quantifying this trend with staggering figures, as they frequently find themselves handling requests that push the boundaries and managing conflicts among family members and law enforcement. All of this while shots are being fired in the air.
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