The research reveals that the Chilean Armed Forces have recorded more than five hundred complaints of sexual and workplace harassment over the past five years, with a significant number of cases occurring in 2024. This steady flow of cases indicates that, despite the existence of a joint protocol established to protect personnel and report incidents to government authorities, the prevalence of such conduct remains a structural problem within the military branches. An analysis of the sanctions applied shows a disciplinary system that ranges from reprimands to permanent expulsion from the institution, although there are significant gaps in transparency regarding the reasons for acquittals or the follow-up of cases before the prosecutor’s office. The distinction between institutional competence to investigate and the criminal jurisdiction of ordinary courts complicates the handling of serious cases, highlighting the need to clarify internal procedures to ensure that victims have access to effective and comprehensive justice mechanisms. This information is crucial for the open data movement, as it demonstrates how the exercise of the Transparency Law makes visible the operational reality of public institutions. By transforming internal data into public evidence, it fosters accountability and enables civil society to evaluate the effectiveness of gender and security policies. These examples underscore the vital importance of making government data accessible, complete, and auditable to drive reforms based on real evidence.
Source:Published on 2025-02-19
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