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How teens see drinking in Chile

June 28, 2026

Chile has a drinking culture that many teens say feels impossible to escape. Young people there often describe alcohol use as something everyone does, not just sometimes but regularly. This isn’t just about personal choice—it’s about how peers and families shape what teens feel they should do. When

crime

Violence Against the Homeless: A Closer Look at the Numbers

January 16, 2026

The numbers tell a grim story. From 2015 to 2022, there were over 42, 000 reports of violence against people experiencing homelessness. That's a lot of people hurt. The reports show a steady increase each year, except for 2020. That year, during the pandemic, the numbers dropped. But in 2021, the re