CLBetween 1981 and 1983, Monica Madariaga, then Justice Minister and cousin of dictator Augusto Pinochet, conducted a secret investigation into irregular adoptions and 'child trafficking' of Chilean children to the United States and Italy. Documents obtained by CIPER reveal that she informed Supreme Court President Israel Bórquez about these practices, including a 1982 notification regarding Italian couple's adoption request facilitated by Cardinal Antonio Samoré. The documents, now published by CIPER through the 'Papeles de la Dictadura' initiative, show that the judiciary was aware of the issue but no concrete action was taken. The research, which included input from diplomats and Sename officials, highlights systemic failures during the military dictatorship.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about historical actions during the Pinochet regime without overtly criticizing or praising any side. It focuses on revealing previously unknown documentation rather than taking a clear ideological stance. While the subject matter is politically sensitive, no
