Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font announces a bold plan to fully ban gun ownership, emphasizing a need for stronger measures against armed violence and illegal arms trafficking. In his first televised address, Boric underscores the urgency of his proposal, stating, “Armed violence will not be tolerated,” and linking the initiative to a series of significant shooting incidents in other countries.
With a vision outlined in the ‘Fewer Arms, More Security’ program, he seeks to legislate strict limitations on legal access to firearms while simultaneously enhancing control over illegal arms markets. Boric appeals to Congress for support, insisting that his approach could lead to a notable reduction in homicide and violent crime rates in Chile, a nation grappling with increasing concerns over public safety.
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