VOICED : Alemania abrira archivos sobre chilena Colonia Dignidad

Germany will open recent archives on Colonia Dignidad in Chile, a site of torture during Pinochet's dictatorship, founded by an ex-Nazi. The German Foreign Minister announced a reduction in the protection period, making archives from 1986 to 1996 available. Colonia Dignidad, established in 1961, was a place of indoctrination and forced labor, later used for political prisoner detention and torture. It has since been converted into a tourist and agricultural complex named Villa Baviera, now home to about 160 mostly elderly residents.

What was the original purpose of Colonia Dignidad when it was founded?

• A charitable project

• A military base

• A university

• A political party headquarters

Who announced the reduction in the protection period for the Colonia Dignidad files?

• Gerhard Schröder

• Frank-Walter Steinmeier

• Angela Merkel

• Helmut Kohl

During which years will the newly available files cover the history of Colonia Dignidad?

• 1996 to 2006

• 1986 to 1996

• 1966 to 1976

• 1976 to 1986

What was Colonia Dignidad used for during the dictatorship in Chile?

• A cultural festival site

• A government office

• A refugee camp

• A center for political prisoners

What is the current name of the site formerly known as Colonia Dignidad?

• Villa Baviera

• Colonia Nueva

• Pueblo Nuevo

• Ciudad Esperanza