Sunday, April 6, 2025

A Deadly Nazi Cult in Chile

 

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For nearly 40 years, a secretive colony in the Chilean countryside hid unspeakable horrors: child abuse, torture, and a twisted legacy of Nazism. Colonia Dignidad, led by ex-Nazi Paul Schäfer, thrived not just as a cult but as a brutal tool of oppression during Chile’s Pinochet regime. How did this enclave evade justice for so long—and why did the Chilean government turn a blind eye, or worse, offer its support?

In a story that goes right to the heart of the German and Chilean governments, what justice can the victims themselves hope for?

In this episode: 

  • -Winfried Hempel, Lawyer and Colonia Dignidad Survivor
  • -Evelyn Hevia, Colonia Dignidad Researcher



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