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The article reports that Chile's new far-right President, José Antonio Kast, plans to reverse the expropriation of Colonia Dignidad, a site where Paul Schäfer committed child abuse and the Pinochet dictatorship used for torture. Human rights organizations and victims' families are condemning this move, arguing it hinders the search for truth and justice for crimes against humanity. They accuse the Kast administration of setting back human rights efforts under the guise of budget cuts, a claim the article suggests is not fully substantiated by the government.