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Post Report of the Day

Santiago, Chile

Are there personal security concerns to be aware of at this post? Please describe.

The riots and social unrest of late 2019 and early 2020 were a big deal. We had a curfew for weeks and crime increased substantially. Luckily we were not directly affected, but others were, especially...

Would someone with physical disabilities have difficulties living in this city?

I am not sure. The situation here is way better than in India or Tajikistan, but, that said, I don't think U.S. standards can be relied on, especially outside of fancier/newer buildings and neighborhoods.