VOICED : Chile desmina 13 campos en frontera con Peru

Chile has cleared 13 minefields in a border area with Peru, a region often crossed illegally. This is part of Chile's effort to remove mines planted during Pinochet's dictatorship, fulfilling its Ottawa Convention commitment to eliminate mines by 2020. Mines were originally planted in the 1970s for border security, drawing criticism from Peru and Bolivia. Evo Morales has criticized Chile for not meeting international commitments, but Chile asserts its progress. In recent years, four accidental mine activations occurred, with 189 victims recorded nationwide. As of April, 72% of mines have been cleared according to Chile's National Demining Commission.

What is the main goal of Chile's mine clearance efforts as mentioned in the Ottawa Convention?

• To develop new mining technologies

• To improve relations with Peru

• To eliminate all personal and anti-tank mines by 2020

• To increase military presence at the border

Why were mines originally planted in Chile during the 1970s?

• To safeguard the borders

• To protect the environment

• To promote tourism

• To support agricultural development

Which neighboring countries criticized Chile's mine planting policy?

• Ecuador and Paraguay

• Argentina and Brazil

• Peru and Bolivia

• Colombia and Venezuela

How many people have accidentally triggered mines in the past two years in the discussed area?

• Ten

• Four

• Two

• Twenty

As of April, what percentage of mines had been removed according to the National Demining Commission of Chile?

• 85%

• 72%

• 60%

• 50%